Woodpark Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Woodpark Crime Map

Woodpark crime map

Woodpark Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woodpark
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 57, up 46% from 39 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woodpark is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodpark and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodpark.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woodpark: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Woodpark is safer than only 84% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woodpark’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Woodpark perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woodpark is greater than that of roughly 34% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Woodpark, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 54 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Woodpark’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Woodpark. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woodpark.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woodpark is 527 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 189 if you reside in Woodpark.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woodpark are 1 in 77, with a rate of 1287 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Woodpark Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9527
Property and deception offences221287
Drug offences9527
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences6351
Other offences11644
Total573335

Woodpark Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 189

In Woodpark

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Woodpark vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Woodpark vs NSW

Woodpark population: 1709

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864176770
Sexual offences214650117179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910234501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault159
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences159
Domestic violence related assault3176
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Woodpark Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 77

In Woodpark

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woodpark vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woodpark vs NSW, Australia

Woodpark population: 1709

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft161800289362204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496759306
Arson137605946
Malicious damage to property449136234602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2117
Steal from motor vehicle159
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling159
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woodpark vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woodpark vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession73403241041667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931177705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Woodpark vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Woodpark Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woodpark vs NSW

Woodpark Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodpark in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woodpark?

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

What is the crime rate in Woodpark?

The overall crime rate in Woodpark, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3335 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 Woodpark a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodpark total crime rate in 2021 was 3335. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodpark has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodpark safe at night?

36% of crimes in Woodpark occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodpark at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodpark

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences09
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery101
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment64
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud109
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order05
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney