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Crime rate in West Wallsend, NSW, Australia, 2286

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,981

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    17.49 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    162

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    54.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    22

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

  • Property Crimes
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    83

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.38

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    27.84

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.94%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    73.31%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 27 cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 27 cases of Theft.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 18 cases of Arson.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 17 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 16 cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 15 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 11 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in West Wallsend there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Wallsend

    1 in 136

    In 2023 in West Wallsend your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • West Wallsend

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in West Wallsend your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 West Wallsend rank in crime?

West Wallsend suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Wallsend a safe suburb?

West Wallsend suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in West Wallsend?

The top crime types in West Wallsend are Property damage, Theft, Arson.

What is the most reported crime in West Wallsend?

27 Property damage cases were reported in West Wallsend in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Wallsend?

Crime in West Wallsend has increased by 33.88% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Wallsend in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Wallsend 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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