Woodcroft, NSW, 2767 Crime Rate and Statistics

Woodcroft Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Woodcroft.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 283, up 8% from 262 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Woodcroft is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodcroft and 55% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodcroft.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Woodcroft: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Woodcroft’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 52% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 45% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Woodcroft. Therefore, Woodcroft’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Woodcroft comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 28 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Woodcroft’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Woodcroft.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Woodcroft crime statistics shows that there are 1226 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Woodcroft are 1 in 81.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Woodcroft, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 45, equivalent to a rate of 2165 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Woodcroft Crime Rates by Offences Division

Woodcroft Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Woodcroft vs NSW

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Woodcroft crime rates for the selected offences.

Woodcroft Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Woodcroft vs NSW, Australia

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Woodcroft crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Woodcroft vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Woodcroft vs NSW

Woodcroft Crimes per Square KM

Woodcroft Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodcroft in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Woodcroft in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Woodcroft?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Woodcroft is steal from retail store.

What is the crime rate in Woodcroft?

The overall crime rate in Woodcroft, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4284 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Woodcroft a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodcroft total crime rate in 2021 was 4284. This means it’s 55% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodcroft has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodcroft safe at night?

32% of crimes in Woodcroft occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodcroft at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodcroft

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons