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Crime rate in Wheeler Heights, NSW, Australia, 2097

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,232 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 40 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 12.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 13 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
54.16% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
36.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wheeler Heights crime trends

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Wheeler Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Wheeler Heights:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 462

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 462

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 249

    In 2024 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 249

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wheeler Heights rank in crime?

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

Is Wheeler Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wheeler Heights?

The top crime types in Wheeler Heights are Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Wheeler Heights?

7 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Wheeler Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wheeler Heights?

Crime in Wheeler Heights has decreased by 35.48% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wheeler Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wheeler Heights in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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