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

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,695 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.31 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 103 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 30 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.70 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.16% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.24% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Avondale (NSW) crime trends

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Avondale (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Avondale (NSW):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Avondale (NSW)

    1 in 68

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • Avondale (NSW)

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Avondale (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • 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 Avondale (NSW) rank in crime?

Avondale (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some 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)?

24 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Avondale (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Avondale (NSW)?

Crime in Avondale (NSW) has increased by 68.85% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Avondale (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Avondale (NSW) in 2024.

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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