Woronora Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Woronora Crime Map

Woronora crime map

Woronora Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woronora
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 55, down 25% from 73 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woronora is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woronora and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woronora.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woronora: 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, Woronora is ranked safer than 93% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Woronora crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 25% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Woronora. As a result, Woronora has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Woronora, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 74 (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 Woronora’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 Woronora’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Woronora’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 Woronora is 542 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 Woronora is 1 in 184. 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 Woronora is 1 in 126. This is equal to a rate of 788 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.

Woronora Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11542
Property and deception offences16788
Drug offences8394
Public order and security offences299
Justice procedures offences6296
Other offences12591
Total552709

Woronora Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 184

In Woronora

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woronora vs NSW

Woronora population: 2030

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864246770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910246501
Other offences against the person118834923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3148
Non-domestic violence related assault299

Woronora Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 126

In Woronora

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woronora vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woronora vs NSW, Australia

Woronora population: 2030

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft71800283452204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496799306
Arson137604946
Malicious damage to property649136296602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling299

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woronora vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woronora 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 possession73403234541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158414972

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: Woronora vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Woronora Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woronora vs NSW

Woronora Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woronora in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woronora?

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

What is the crime rate in Woronora?

The overall crime rate in Woronora, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2709 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 Woronora a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woronora total crime rate in 2021 was 2709. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woronora has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woronora safe at night?

31% of crimes in Woronora occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woronora at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woronora

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 assault93
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment105
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft50
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle70
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud25
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
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 offences712
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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