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Crime rate in Warrumbungle Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 82/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,136

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    12,273.62 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,025

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    112.19

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    172

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    383

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    18.83

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    41.92

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    76.66%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    70.42%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 156 cases of Theft.

    156

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 138 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    138

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 130 cases of Assault and related offences.

    130

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 115 cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 91 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    91

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 78 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    78

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 55 cases of Deception.

    55

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 45 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    45

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 42 cases of Sexual offences.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 39 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    39

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 30 cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 27 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 21 cases of Arson.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 21 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 15 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 6 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 6 cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 5 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrumbungle Shire

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Warrumbungle Shire

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Warrumbungle Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warrumbungle Shire rank in crime?

Warrumbungle Shire lga is ranked 82/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Warrumbungle Shire a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Warrumbungle Shire?

The top crime types in Warrumbungle Shire are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Warrumbungle Shire?

156 Theft cases were reported in Warrumbungle Shire in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Warrumbungle Shire?

Crime in Warrumbungle Shire has increased by 10.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Warrumbungle Shire in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warrumbungle Shire in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Warrumbungle Shire?

The least safe suburb in Warrumbungle Shire is Goorianawa, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Warrumbungle Shire?

The safest suburb in Warrumbungle Shire is Baradine, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Warrumbungle Shire crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Warrumbungle Shire by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Goorianawa, Purlewaugh and Merrygoen.


Suburbs in Warrumbungle Shire

The data is based on annual 2023 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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