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Crime rate in Waverley (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2024

Suburb in Waverley

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,216

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.60 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    378

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    89.66

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    58

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

  • Property Crimes
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    67

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    13.76

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    15.89

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.17%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    57.58%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 149 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    149

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 45 cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 39 cases of Theft.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 24 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 22 cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 21 cases of Deception.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 20 cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 10 cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 10 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 10 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 9 cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waverley (NSW)

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • 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

  • Waverley (NSW)

    1 in 63

    In 2023 in Waverley (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 Waverley (NSW) rank in crime?

Waverley (NSW) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waverley (NSW) a safe suburb?

Waverley (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

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

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

149 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Waverley (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Waverley (NSW)?

Crime in Waverley (NSW) has increased by 5.59% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waverley (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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