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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)
  • Population
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    3,232

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.85 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    62

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    19.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    11

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

  • Property Crimes
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    26

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.40

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.04

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    43.09%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 20 cases of Theft.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 9 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 6 cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 4 cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 3 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 294

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 294

  • 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

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 124

    In 2023 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 124

  • 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 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 Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wheeler Heights?

20 Theft cases were reported in Wheeler Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wheeler Heights?

Crime in Wheeler Heights has increased by 31.91% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wheeler Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wheeler Heights 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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