| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
61,622 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
8.45 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
4,820 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
78.22 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
636 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,757 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
10.32 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
28.51 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
63.18% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
44.67% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Waverley there were 1,311 reported cases of Theft.
1,311
In 2024 in Waverley there were 480 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
480
In 2024 in Waverley there were 460 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
460
In 2024 in Waverley there were 385 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
385
In 2024 in Waverley there were 373 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
373
In 2024 in Waverley there were 326 reported cases of Property damage.
326
In 2024 in Waverley there were 275 reported cases of Deception.
275
In 2024 in Waverley there were 271 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
271
In 2024 in Waverley there were 141 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
141
In 2024 in Waverley there were 137 reported cases of Sexual offences.
137
In 2024 in Waverley there were 112 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
112
In 2024 in Waverley there were 102 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
102
In 2024 in Waverley there were 90 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
90
In 2024 in Waverley there were 89 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
89
In 2024 in Waverley there were 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
81
In 2024 in Waverley there were 68 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
68
In 2024 in Waverley there were 56 reported cases of Other drug offences.
56
In 2024 in Waverley there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.
19
In 2024 in Waverley there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
16
In 2024 in Waverley there were 12 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
12
In 2024 in Waverley there were 8 reported cases of Arson.
8
In 2024 in Waverley there were 7 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
7
In 2024 in Waverley there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
1
1 in 97
In 2024 in Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 35
In 2024 in Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Waverley lga is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Waverley lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Waverley are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.
1,311 Theft cases were reported in Waverley in 2024.
Crime in Waverley has decreased by 5.79% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 7 Homicide and related offences cases in Waverley in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Waverley is Bondi Junction, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Waverley is Tamarama, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Waverley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach and Waverley (NSW).
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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