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Crime rate in Waratah West, NSW, Australia, 2298

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,142 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.57 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 213 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 41 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 83 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waratah West crime trends

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Waratah West crime compared

Top crime types in Waratah West:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 45 reported cases of Theft.

    45

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 15 reported cases of Property damage.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Waratah West there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waratah West

    1 in 77

    In 2025 in Waratah West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Waratah West

    1 in 38

    In 2025 in Waratah West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Waratah West rank in crime?

Waratah West suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waratah West a safe suburb?

Waratah West suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Waratah West?

The top crime types in Waratah West are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Waratah West?

45 Theft cases were reported in Waratah West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Waratah West?

Crime in Waratah West has increased by 15.14% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Waratah West in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Waratah West in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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