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Crime rate in Chatswood, NSW, Australia, 2067

Suburb in Willoughby

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,553 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.01 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,878 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 112.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 221 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 699 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Chatswood crime trends

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Chatswood crime compared

Top crime types in Chatswood:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 1,187 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,187

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 553 reported cases of Theft.

    553

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 231 reported cases of Deception.

    231

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 229 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    229

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 154 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    154

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 90 reported cases of Property damage.

    90

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    78

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    57

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 52 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 48 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    48

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 23 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    23

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 9 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Chatswood there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chatswood

    1 in 116

    In 2023 in Chatswood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Chatswood

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Chatswood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Chatswood rank in crime?

Chatswood suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Chatswood a safe suburb?

Chatswood suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Chatswood?

The top crime types in Chatswood are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Chatswood?

1,187 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Chatswood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Chatswood?

Crime in Chatswood has increased by 20.62% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Chatswood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Chatswood in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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