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Crime rate in Werris Creek, NSW, Australia, 2341

Suburb in Liverpool Plains

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,478 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 227.91 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 127 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 85.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 29 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 54 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.72% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Werris Creek crime trends

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Werris Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Werris Creek:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Werris Creek there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Werris Creek

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Werris Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • Werris Creek

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Werris Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Werris Creek rank in crime?

Werris Creek suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Werris Creek a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Werris Creek?

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

What is the most reported crime in Werris Creek?

22 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Werris Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Werris Creek?

Crime in Werris Creek has decreased by 16.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Werris Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Werris Creek 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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