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

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,379 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,219 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 379 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 755 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waterloo (NSW) crime trends

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Waterloo (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Waterloo (NSW):


  • Theft

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

    457

  • Assault and related offences

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

    316

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    310

  • Drug use and possession

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

    247

  • Property damage

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

    190

  • Deception

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

    166

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    140

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    101

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    68

  • Sexual offences

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

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    26

  • Other drug offences

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

    25

  • Robbery

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

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    15

  • Arson

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

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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