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Crime rate in Whalan, NSW, Australia, 2770

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 35/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,929

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.43 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    638

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    107.61

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    142

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

  • Property Crimes
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    195

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.95

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    32.89

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    92.55%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    77.39%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 102 cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 93 cases of Property damage.

    93

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 93 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    93

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 88 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    88

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 63 cases of Theft.

    63

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 36 cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 31 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 27 cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 26 cases of Deception.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 18 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 17 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 10 cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 8 cases of Arson.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Whalan there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whalan

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Whalan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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

  • Whalan

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Whalan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Whalan rank in crime?

Whalan suburb is ranked 35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Whalan a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whalan?

The top crime types in Whalan are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Whalan?

102 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Whalan in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whalan?

Crime in Whalan has decreased by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whalan in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whalan 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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