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Crime rate in Watanobbi, NSW, Australia, 2259

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,980 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 355 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 99 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 102 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Watanobbi crime trends

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Watanobbi crime compared

Top crime types in Watanobbi:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 70 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    70

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 52 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    52

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 47 reported cases of Property damage.

    47

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 36 reported cases of Theft.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Watanobbi there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Watanobbi

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Watanobbi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40

  • 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

  • Watanobbi

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in Watanobbi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Watanobbi rank in crime?

Watanobbi suburb is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Watanobbi a safe suburb?

Watanobbi suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Watanobbi?

The top crime types in Watanobbi are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Watanobbi?

70 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Watanobbi in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Watanobbi?

Crime in Watanobbi has increased by 19.53% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Watanobbi in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Watanobbi 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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