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Crime rate in Woollahra, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 50,602 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.02 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,841 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 312 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 662 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
43.46% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
10.87% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Woollahra crime trends

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Woollahra crime compared

Top crime types in Woollahra:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 404 reported cases of Theft.

    404

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 216 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    216

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 175 reported cases of Deception.

    175

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 168 reported cases of Property damage.

    168

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 159 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    159

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 127 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    127

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 94 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    94

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 87 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    87

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    85

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    81

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    69

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 69 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    69

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 18 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Woollahra there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woollahra

    1 in 162

    In 2024 in Woollahra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 162

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Woollahra

    1 in 76

    In 2024 in Woollahra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Woollahra rank in crime?

Woollahra lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Woollahra a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Woollahra?

The top crime types in Woollahra are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Woollahra?

404 Theft cases were reported in Woollahra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Woollahra?

Crime in Woollahra has decreased by 5.59% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Woollahra in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Woollahra?

The least safe suburb in Woollahra is Watsons Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Woollahra?

The safest suburb in Woollahra is Vaucluse, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Woollahra crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Woollahra by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Watsons Bay, Edgecliff and Double Bay.


Suburbs in Woollahra

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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