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Crime rate in Wahroonga, NSW, Australia, 2076

Suburb in Ku-ring-gai

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,853 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.75 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 323 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 18.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 68 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 128 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
41.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wahroonga crime trends

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Wahroonga crime compared

Top crime types in Wahroonga:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 72 reported cases of Theft.

    72

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 41 reported cases of Deception.

    41

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 17 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wahroonga there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wahroonga

    1 in 263

    In 2024 in Wahroonga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 263

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wahroonga

    1 in 139

    In 2024 in Wahroonga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 139

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wahroonga rank in crime?

Wahroonga suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wahroonga a safe suburb?

Wahroonga suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wahroonga?

The top crime types in Wahroonga are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wahroonga?

72 Theft cases were reported in Wahroonga in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wahroonga?

Crime in Wahroonga has decreased by 11.75% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wahroonga in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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