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Crime rate in Wentworth, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 85/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,285 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 29,197.40 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,030 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 124.32 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 197 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 334 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.89% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
68.81% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wentworth crime trends

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Wentworth crime compared

Top crime types in Wentworth:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 173 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    173

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 161 reported cases of Theft.

    161

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 147 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    147

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    85

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 76 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    76

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 76 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    76

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 55 reported cases of Deception.

    55

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 48 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    48

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 33 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    33

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Wentworth there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wentworth

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Wentworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wentworth

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Wentworth 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wentworth rank in crime?

Wentworth lga is ranked 85/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wentworth a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wentworth?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wentworth?

173 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Wentworth in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wentworth?

Crime in Wentworth has increased by 26.54% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wentworth in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wentworth in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Wentworth?

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

What is the safest suburb in Wentworth?

The safest suburb in Wentworth is Pan Ban, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wentworth crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wentworth by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Dareton, Coomealla and Mourquong.


Suburbs in Wentworth

The data is based on annual 2024 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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