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Crime rate in Balgownie, NSW, Australia, 2519

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,722 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 205 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 34 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 73 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.63% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
52.12% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balgownie crime trends

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Balgownie crime compared

Top crime types in Balgownie:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 23 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Balgownie there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balgownie

    1 in 168

    In 2023 in Balgownie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 168

  • 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

  • Balgownie

    1 in 78

    In 2023 in Balgownie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Balgownie rank in crime?

Balgownie suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balgownie a safe suburb?

Balgownie suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Balgownie?

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

What is the most reported crime in Balgownie?

44 Theft cases were reported in Balgownie in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balgownie?

Crime in Balgownie has increased by 13.26% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balgownie in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balgownie 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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