Woodside Crime Index
17
(100 is safest)
Safer than 17% of most Australia suburbs
Woodside Crime Map
Woodside Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Woodside.
- There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- Woodside is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodside and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodside.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- 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.
- There were no theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in Woodside: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Woodside is ranked safer than 17% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Woodside crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.
In NSW, only about 53% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Woodside. As a result, Woodside has moderate scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Woodside, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 0 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.
Let’s take a closer look at Woodside’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Woodside’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Woodside’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Woodside is 1695 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Woodside is 1 in 58. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Woodside is 1 in 58. This is equal to a rate of 1695 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.
Woodside Crime Rates by Offences Division
Woodside Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 58
In Woodside
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Woodside vs NSW
Woodside population: 59
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Woodside crime rates for the selected offences.
Woodside Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 58
In Woodside
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Woodside vs NSW, Australia
Woodside population: 59
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Woodside crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Woodside vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Woodside vs NSW
Woodside Crimes per Square KM
Woodside Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Woodside in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Woodside in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Woodside?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Woodside is possession and/or use of cannabis.
What is the crime rate in Woodside?
The overall crime rate in Woodside, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5085 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 Woodside a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodside total crime rate in 2021 was 5085. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodside has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Woodside safe at night?
34% of crimes in Woodside occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodside at night.
Total Crime Stats of Woodside
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
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