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Crime rate in Wauchope, NSW, Australia, 2446

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 28/100

(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 593 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 90.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 132 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 210 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.41% 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 2025 in Wauchope there were 105 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    105

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 92 reported cases of Theft.

    92

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 79 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 78 reported cases of Property damage.

    78

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 59 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    59

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 26 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Wauchope there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wauchope

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wauchope

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Wauchope your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 28/100 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, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wauchope?

105 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Wauchope in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wauchope?

Crime in Wauchope has decreased by 13.56% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wauchope in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wauchope in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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