Woronora Heights Crime Index

96

(100 is safest)

Safer than 96% of most Australia suburbs

Woronora Heights Crime Map

Woronora Heights crime map

Woronora Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woronora Heights
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Woronora Heights is in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning 7% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woronora Heights and 93% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woronora Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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.
  • 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 increased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woronora Heights: 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 Woronora Heights is safer than only 96% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woronora Heights’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Woronora Heights perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woronora Heights is greater than that of roughly 7% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Woronora Heights, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 95 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 Woronora Heights’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 Woronora Heights. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woronora Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woronora Heights is 324 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 307 if you reside in Woronora Heights.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woronora Heights are 1 in 138, with a rate of 721 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.

Woronora Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9324
Property and deception offences20721
Drug offences136
Public order and security offences3108
Justice procedures offences4144
Other offences272
Total391405

Woronora Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 307

In Woronora Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woronora Heights vs NSW

Woronora Heights population: 2775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault26286472770
Sexual offences314650108179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910144501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault136
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences272
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault272

Woronora Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 138

In Woronora Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woronora Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woronora Heights vs NSW, Australia

Woronora Heights population: 2775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft131800284682204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496736306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136216602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle136
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling136
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woronora Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woronora Heights 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 possession1340323641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Woronora Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321108212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Woronora Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woronora Heights vs NSW

Woronora Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woronora Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Woronora Heights 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 Heights?

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 Heights is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Woronora Heights?

The overall crime rate in Woronora Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1405 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 Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woronora Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1405. This means it’s 93% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woronora Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woronora Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Woronora Heights

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences110
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery42
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 theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud410
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property36
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines10
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
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 offences20
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 offences22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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