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Crime rate in Woollahra, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    50,602

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    12.02 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,950

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    38.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    354

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    685

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.00

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    13.54

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    30.38%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    11.07%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 434 cases of Theft.

    434

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 252 cases of Assault and related offences.

    252

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 208 cases of Deception.

    208

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 161 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    161

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 155 cases of Property damage.

    155

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 134 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    134

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 98 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    98

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 94 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    94

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 85 cases of Sexual offences.

    85

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 76 cases of Drug use and possession.

    76

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 68 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    68

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 67 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    67

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 36 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 18 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 18 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    18

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 16 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 11 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 10 cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Woollahra there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woollahra

    1 in 143

    In 2023 in Woollahra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 143

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Woollahra

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in Woollahra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 74

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Woollahra rank in crime?

Woollahra lga is ranked 24/100 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?

434 Theft cases were reported in Woollahra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Woollahra?

Crime in Woollahra has increased by 2.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Woollahra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woollahra in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Woollahra?

The least safe suburb in Woollahra is Point Piper, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Woollahra?

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

Where are Woollahra crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Woollahra by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Point Piper, Woollahra and Bellevue Hill.


Suburbs in Woollahra

The data is based on annual 2023 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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