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Crime rate in Westleigh, NSW, Australia, 2120

Suburb in Hornsby

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,501

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.82 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    46

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    10.22

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    8

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

  • Property Crimes
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    15

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    1.78

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.33

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    54.29%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    36.24%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 16 cases of Deception.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 8 cases of Theft.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 6 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Westleigh there were 1 cases of Property damage.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Westleigh

    1 in 563

    In 2023 in Westleigh your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 563

  • 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

  • Westleigh

    1 in 300

    In 2023 in Westleigh your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 300

  • 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 Westleigh rank in crime?

Westleigh suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Westleigh a safe suburb?

Westleigh suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Westleigh?

The top crime types in Westleigh are Deception, Theft, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in Westleigh?

16 Deception cases were reported in Westleigh in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Westleigh?

Crime in Westleigh has increased by 53.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Westleigh in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Westleigh 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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