| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
5,153 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
22,300.21 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,718 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
333.40 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
332 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
468 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
64.43 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
90.82 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
94.77% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
90.34% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Walgett there were 394 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
394
In 2024 in Walgett there were 303 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
303
In 2024 in Walgett there were 214 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
214
In 2024 in Walgett there were 173 reported cases of Property damage.
173
In 2024 in Walgett there were 157 reported cases of Theft.
157
In 2024 in Walgett there were 104 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
104
In 2024 in Walgett there were 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
78
In 2024 in Walgett there were 69 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
69
In 2024 in Walgett there were 38 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
38
In 2024 in Walgett there were 36 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
36
In 2024 in Walgett there were 34 reported cases of Arson.
34
In 2024 in Walgett there were 31 reported cases of Deception.
31
In 2024 in Walgett there were 31 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
31
In 2024 in Walgett there were 26 reported cases of Sexual offences.
26
In 2024 in Walgett there were 16 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
16
In 2024 in Walgett there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.
4
In 2024 in Walgett there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
4
In 2024 in Walgett there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2
In 2024 in Walgett there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
2
In 2024 in Walgett there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.
1
In 2024 in Walgett there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1
1 in 16
In 2024 in Walgett your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 16
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 11
In 2024 in Walgett your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Walgett lga is ranked 100/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Walgett lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Walgett are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
394 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Walgett in 2024.
Crime in Walgett has increased by 0.47% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Walgett in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Walgett is Walgett, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Walgett is Cryon, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Walgett by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge.
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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