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Crime rate in Wentworth, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78/100

(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 1,065 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 128.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 174 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 330 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.66% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
69.82% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wentworth crime trends

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Wentworth crime compared

Top crime types in Wentworth:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 187 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    187

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 158 reported cases of Theft.

    158

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 146 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    146

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 121 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    121

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 111 reported cases of Property damage.

    111

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 74 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    74

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 57 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    57

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 51 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    51

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 40 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    40

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 21 reported cases of Deception.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 17 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    17

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wentworth there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wentworth

    1 in 48

    In 2025 in Wentworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

  • Wentworth

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Wentworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Wentworth rank in crime?

Wentworth lga is ranked 78/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wentworth?

187 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Wentworth in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wentworth?

Crime in Wentworth has increased by 3.4% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wentworth in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wentworth in 2025.

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 Anabranch North.


Suburbs in Wentworth

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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