Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

3 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

6 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

4 / 10
0510

Walcha has Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 23.43%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 17.46%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

NSW

Antisocial Behaviour
1,261.2602.4
Disorderly Conduct
447.5230.2
Assault
1,342.6873
Sexual Assault
162.7219
Robbery
023.1
Homicide
01.3
Total3,2141,949

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

NSW

Theft
1,261.22,205.7
Property Damage
813.7577.7
Arson
40.750.8
Total2,115.62,834.2

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

1032 / 1220


Property Crime Ranked:

659 / 1224