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Crime rate in Warrumbungle Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,136 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12,273.62 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,073 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 181 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 324 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.46 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.25% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
63.18% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Warrumbungle Shire crime trends

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Warrumbungle Shire crime compared

Top crime types in Warrumbungle Shire:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 155 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    155

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 151 reported cases of Theft.

    151

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 149 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    149

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 148 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    148

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 86 reported cases of Property damage.

    86

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 76 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    76

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 66 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 52 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    52

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 29 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    29

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 24 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrumbungle Shire

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • 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

  • Warrumbungle Shire

    1 in 28

    In 2025 in Warrumbungle Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Warrumbungle Shire rank in crime?

Warrumbungle Shire lga is ranked 71/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Warrumbungle Shire?

155 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Warrumbungle Shire in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Warrumbungle Shire?

Crime in Warrumbungle Shire has decreased by 9.76% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Warrumbungle Shire in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Warrumbungle Shire in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Warrumbungle Shire?

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

What is the safest suburb in Warrumbungle Shire?

The safest suburb in Warrumbungle Shire is Yarragrin, 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 Mendooran, Baradine and Coonabarabran.


Suburbs in Warrumbungle Shire

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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