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Crime rate in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 67,297 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,058.18 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,694 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 114.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,266 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,710 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.31% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
65.39% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wagga Wagga crime trends

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Wagga Wagga crime compared

Top crime types in Wagga Wagga:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 1,478 reported cases of Theft.

    1,478

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 1,365 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,365

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 991 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    991

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 762 reported cases of Property damage.

    762

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 654 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    654

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 404 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    404

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 346 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    346

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 342 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    342

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 336 reported cases of Deception.

    336

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 232 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    232

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 203 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    203

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 131 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    131

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 117 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    117

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 97 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    97

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 66 reported cases of Arson.

    66

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 50 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    50

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 48 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    48

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 21 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 16 reported cases of Robbery.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 5 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Wagga Wagga rank in crime?

Wagga Wagga lga is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wagga Wagga a safe lga?

Wagga Wagga lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wagga Wagga?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wagga Wagga?

1,478 Theft cases were reported in Wagga Wagga in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wagga Wagga?

Crime in Wagga Wagga has increased by 6.61% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wagga Wagga in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Wagga Wagga in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Wagga Wagga?

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

What is the safest suburb in Wagga Wagga?

The safest suburb in Wagga Wagga is Alfredtown, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wagga Wagga crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wagga Wagga by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wagga Wagga, Ashmont and East Wagga Wagga.


Suburbs in Wagga Wagga

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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