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Crime rate in Wauchope, NSW, Australia, 2446

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,589 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17.80 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 650 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 98.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 131 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 226 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.52% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wauchope crime trends

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Wauchope crime compared

Top crime types in Wauchope:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 105 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    105

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 96 reported cases of Property damage.

    96

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 83 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    83

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    57

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 39 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wauchope there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wauchope

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • 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

  • Wauchope

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Wauchope rank in crime?

Wauchope suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wauchope a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wauchope?

The top crime types in Wauchope are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Wauchope?

105 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Wauchope in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wauchope?

Crime in Wauchope has increased by 14.24% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wauchope in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wauchope 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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