Crime Rates for Waratah, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Waratah (2298) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 1220 reported incidents, equal to 24,762 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Waratah, NSW in 2021 was 4,927. In the last 10 years, Waratah, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 46.5 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 23 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 126.3 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Waratah for 2025: Against justice procedures (700), Theft (157), Assault (99).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1346 | 1432 | 1837 | 1661 | 1211 | 1324 | 1216 | 1139 | 1169 | 1311 | 1220 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 327 | 356 | 408 | 291 | 109 | 576 | 580 | 649 | 557 | 686 | 700 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 76 | 92 | 94 | 90 | 76 | 101 | 87 | 66 | 98 | 105 | 99 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 15 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 12 |
| Drug offences | 25 | 35 | 38 | 45 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 27 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 34 | 42 | 38 | 42 | 38 | 46 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 56 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 66 | 78 | 78 | 67 | 71 | 59 | 78 | 47 | 64 | 53 | 59 |
| Other offences | 20 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 8 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 20 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 21 |
| Theft | 279 | 346 | 381 | 324 | 209 | 268 | 203 | 174 | 223 | 214 | 157 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 465 | 386 | 704 | 726 | 609 | 168 | 125 | 51 | 77 | 105 | 73 |
In 2025, Waratah, NSW recorded 1220 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Against justice procedures' with 5239 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 35 | 26 | 34.62% (26) |
| Breach bail conditions | 648 | 643 | 0.78% (643) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fail to appear | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 28 | 3.57% (28) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 60 | 74 | -18.92% (74) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 13 | -53.85% (13) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 5 | 140.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 56 | 39 | 43.59% (39) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 59 | 53 | 11.32% (53) |
| Other offences | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 12 | -75.00% (12) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 27 | -74.07% (27) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 10 | 40.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 14 | 21.43% (14) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Fraud | 30 | 29 | 3.45% (29) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Other theft | 13 | 21 | -38.10% (21) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 24 | -58.33% (24) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 34 | 56 | -39.29% (56) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 32 | 34 | -5.88% (34) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 73 | 105 | -30.48% (105) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels show fluctuations over the 10 years with some categories increasing and others decreasing.
- Transport regulatory offences dramatically decreased from 726 in 2018 to 73 in 2025.
- Breach bail conditions increased sharply after 2018, peaking at 648 in 2025 from 83 in 2019.
- Fraud showed a downward trend from a high of 86 in 2016 to 30 in 2025.
- Malicious damage to property remains relatively stable with minor fluctuations, around mid-50s to high 70s annually.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Breach bail conditions: 648 incidents (most common).
- Transport regulatory offences: 73 incidents.
- Non-domestic violence related assault: 60 incidents.
- Malicious damage to property: 59 incidents.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: 56 incidents.
- Domestic violence related assault: 29 incidents.
- Fraud: 30 incidents.
- Sexual offences combined (sexual assault 7 + other sexual offences 14): 21 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Breach bail conditions jumped from 83 in 2019 to 304 in 2016 and then steadily climbed to 648 in 2025.
- Transport regulatory offences dropped drastically from 726 in 2018 to 73 in 2025.
- Fraud peaked at 86 in 2016, with a steep drop to 30 by 2025.
- Steal from retail store declined significantly from 105 in 2017 to 32 in 2025.
- Non-domestic violence related assault surged from 41 in 2022 to 74 in 2024, then dropped slightly to 60 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault remained relatively stable but peaked at 31 in 2017.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crime (theft categories, malicious damage) shows general decline or stabilization after peaks around 2016-2018.
- Violent crimes such as assaults (both domestic and non-domestic), intimidation, and stalking remain consistently high, indicating ongoing safety concerns.
- No recorded homicide or attempted murder cases across all years, suggesting lower incidence of fatal violent crime.
- Breach bail conditions and breaches of apprehended violence orders are high, indicating challenges in judicial compliance and potential ongoing risk from repeat offenders.
- Drug offences show low but steady presence, with possession/use of cannabis and amphetamines being more common than trafficking.
- Sexual offences show variability but no clear trend; 2024 had a spike in sexual assault (27 incidents).
- Robbery remains very low, with 1-2 incidents annually, indicating relative safety from armed or weapon-based theft
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Waratah (2021)
Waratah is a quiet suburb with around 4927 people. While families are part of the community, only about 33.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1511, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%. A majority of residents (76.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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If you’re considering living near Waratah , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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Common FAQ about Waratah, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Waratah, NSW?
There were 16 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 22.8 day.
Is Waratah, NSW safe in 2025
No, Waratah, NSW is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 24,762 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Waratah, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Waratah, NSW was Against justice procedures with 700 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Waratah, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Waratah, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 180 incident against persons in Waratah, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Waratah, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 216 property crime incident in Waratah, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Waratah, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Waratah, NSW recorded 27 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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