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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 35 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 10.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.71 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
2.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
35.23% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 269

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 269

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wheeler Heights

    1 in 404

    In 2025 in Wheeler Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 404

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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 Assault and related offences, Theft, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Wheeler Heights?

9 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Wheeler Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wheeler Heights?

Crime in Wheeler Heights has decreased by 12.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wheeler Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wheeler Heights in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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