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Crime rate in Wards River, NSW, Australia, 2422

Suburb in Mid-Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 178 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 90.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
70.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wards River crime trends

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Wards River crime compared

Top crime types in Wards River:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wards River there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wards River

    1 in 178

    In 2024 in Wards River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 178

  • 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

  • Wards River

    1 in 178

    In 2024 in Wards River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 178

  • 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 Wards River rank in crime?

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

Is Wards River a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wards River?

The top crime types in Wards River are Drug use and possession, Sexual offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Wards River?

2 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Wards River in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wards River?

Crime in Wards River has decreased by 58.82% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wards River in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wards River in 2024.

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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