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Crime rate in Willoughby, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 67,471 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.53 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,925 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 369 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,283 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.03% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
22.33% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Willoughby crime trends

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Willoughby crime compared

Top crime types in Willoughby:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 998 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    998

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 916 reported cases of Theft.

    916

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 348 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    348

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 324 reported cases of Deception.

    324

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 253 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    253

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 199 reported cases of Property damage.

    199

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 159 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    159

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 137 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    137

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 135 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    135

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 93 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    93

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    81

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 64 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    64

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 58 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    58

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 41 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 28 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    28

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Willoughby there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Willoughby

    1 in 183

    In 2024 in Willoughby your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Willoughby

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Willoughby your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Willoughby rank in crime?

Willoughby lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Willoughby a safe lga?

Willoughby lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Willoughby?

The top crime types in Willoughby are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Willoughby?

998 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Willoughby in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Willoughby?

Crime in Willoughby has decreased by 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Willoughby in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Willoughby in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Willoughby?

The least safe suburb in Willoughby is Chatswood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Willoughby?

The safest suburb in Willoughby is Willoughby East, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Willoughby crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Willoughby by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Chatswood, Artarmon and Willoughby (NSW).


Suburbs in Willoughby

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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