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Crime rate in Avondale (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2530

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,695

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    18.31 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    61

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    35.99

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    12

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

  • Property Crimes
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    20

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.08

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    11.80

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.08%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.27%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 10 cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 9 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 8 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 7 cases of Theft.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Avondale (NSW)

    1 in 141

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 141

  • 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

  • Avondale (NSW)

    1 in 85

    In 2023 in Avondale (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 85

  • 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 Avondale (NSW) rank in crime?

Avondale (NSW) suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Avondale (NSW) a safe suburb?

Avondale (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Avondale (NSW)?

The top crime types in Avondale (NSW) are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Avondale (NSW)?

10 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Avondale (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Avondale (NSW)?

Crime in Avondale (NSW) has decreased by 23.75% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Avondale (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Avondale (NSW) in 2023.

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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