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Crime rate in Westmead, NSW, Australia, 2145

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,555 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,346 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 216 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 483 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.31% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Westmead crime trends

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Westmead crime compared

Top crime types in Westmead:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 307 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    307

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 275 reported cases of Theft.

    275

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 164 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    164

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 128 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    128

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 79 reported cases of Property damage.

    79

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 79 reported cases of Deception.

    79

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 75 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    75

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 68 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    68

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 53 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    53

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 43 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    43

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Westmead there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Westmead

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in Westmead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Westmead

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Westmead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Westmead rank in crime?

Westmead suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Westmead a safe suburb?

Westmead suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Westmead?

The top crime types in Westmead are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Westmead?

307 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Westmead in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Westmead?

Crime in Westmead has increased by 9.16% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Westmead in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Westmead 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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