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Crime rate in Wingecarribee, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 52,591 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,216.29 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,870 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.56 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 334 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 515 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.79 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
21.73% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
4.63% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wingecarribee crime trends

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Wingecarribee crime compared

Top crime types in Wingecarribee:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 231 reported cases of Theft.

    231

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 229 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    229

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 192 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    192

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 188 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    188

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 182 reported cases of Property damage.

    182

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 180 reported cases of Deception.

    180

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 98 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    98

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 94 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    94

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 86 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    86

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 70 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    70

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 62 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    62

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 61 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    61

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    59

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 40 reported cases of Arson.

    40

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 31 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 11 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wingecarribee

    1 in 157

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 157

  • 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

  • Wingecarribee

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Wingecarribee your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 102

  • 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 Wingecarribee rank in crime?

Wingecarribee lga is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wingecarribee a safe lga?

Wingecarribee lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Wingecarribee?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wingecarribee?

231 Theft cases were reported in Wingecarribee in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wingecarribee?

Crime in Wingecarribee has decreased by 7.15% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wingecarribee in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Wingecarribee?

The least safe suburb in Wingecarribee is Belanglo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Wingecarribee?

The safest suburb in Wingecarribee is Bullio, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wingecarribee crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wingecarribee by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Belanglo, Mount Murray and Penrose.


Suburbs in Wingecarribee

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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