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Crime rate in Goulburn Mulwaree, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 31,578 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,000.65 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,866 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 90.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 462 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 806 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.97% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
44.27% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Goulburn Mulwaree crime trends

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Goulburn Mulwaree crime compared

Top crime types in Goulburn Mulwaree:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 484 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    484

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 451 reported cases of Theft.

    451

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 355 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    355

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 241 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    241

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 241 reported cases of Property damage.

    241

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 218 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    218

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 169 reported cases of Deception.

    169

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 127 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    127

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 102 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    102

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 96 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    96

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 92 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    92

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 75 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    75

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 75 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    75

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 48 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    48

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 44 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    44

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Goulburn Mulwaree

    1 in 68

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • Goulburn Mulwaree

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in Goulburn Mulwaree your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Goulburn Mulwaree rank in crime?

Goulburn Mulwaree lga is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Goulburn Mulwaree a safe lga?

Goulburn Mulwaree lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Goulburn Mulwaree?

The top crime types in Goulburn Mulwaree are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Goulburn Mulwaree?

484 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Goulburn Mulwaree in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Goulburn Mulwaree?

Crime in Goulburn Mulwaree has increased by 2.21% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Goulburn Mulwaree in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Goulburn Mulwaree in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree?

The least safe suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree is Goulburn, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree?

The safest suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree is Yarra, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Goulburn Mulwaree crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Goulburn Mulwaree by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Goulburn, Brisbane Grove and Carrick (NSW).


Suburbs in Goulburn Mulwaree

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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