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Crime rate in Waterloo (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2017

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    16,379

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,219

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    135.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    379

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    755

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    23.14

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    46.10

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    92.14%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    84.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 457 cases of Theft.

    457

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 316 cases of Assault and related offences.

    316

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 310 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    310

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 247 cases of Drug use and possession.

    247

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 190 cases of Property damage.

    190

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 166 cases of Deception.

    166

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 140 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    140

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 101 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    101

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 68 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    68

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 40 cases of Sexual offences.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 33 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 26 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 26 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 25 cases of Other drug offences.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 18 cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 18 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 15 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 7 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 4 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 3 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waterloo (NSW)

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • 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

  • Waterloo (NSW)

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Waterloo (NSW) 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Waterloo (NSW) rank in crime?

Waterloo (NSW) suburb is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waterloo (NSW) a safe suburb?

Waterloo (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Waterloo (NSW)?

The top crime types in Waterloo (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Waterloo (NSW)?

457 Theft cases were reported in Waterloo (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Waterloo (NSW)?

Crime in Waterloo (NSW) has increased by 15.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Waterloo (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waterloo (NSW) 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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