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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 686 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 120 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 244 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.34% 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 2024 in Wauchope there were 98 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    98

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 97 reported cases of Theft.

    97

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 93 reported cases of Property damage.

    93

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 93 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    93

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 75 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    75

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 50 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    50

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 37 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 27 reported cases of Deception.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Wauchope there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 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 55

    In 2024 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wauchope

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 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, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Wauchope?

98 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Wauchope in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wauchope?

Crime in Wauchope has increased by 5.54% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wauchope in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wauchope in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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