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Crime rate in Waterfall, NSW, Australia, 2233

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 522 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17.58 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 106 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 203.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 24 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.01% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.7% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waterfall crime trends

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Waterfall crime compared

Top crime types in Waterfall:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 26 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Waterfall there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waterfall

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Waterfall your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • 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

  • Waterfall

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Waterfall your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Waterfall rank in crime?

Waterfall suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waterfall a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Waterfall?

The top crime types in Waterfall are Transport regulation offences, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Waterfall?

26 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Waterfall in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Waterfall?

Crime in Waterfall has increased by 60.61% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Waterfall in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waterfall 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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