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Crime rate in Cataract, NSW, Australia, 2560

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 204.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 36 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 9,000.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 22 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
750.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5,500.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
99.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
99.8% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cataract crime trends

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Cataract crime compared

Top crime types in Cataract:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cataract

    1 in 1

    In 2025 in Cataract your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cataract

    1 in 0

    In 2025 in Cataract your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Cataract rank in crime?

Cataract suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cataract a safe suburb?

Cataract suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cataract?

The top crime types in Cataract are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cataract?

15 Theft cases were reported in Cataract in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cataract?

Crime in Cataract has increased by 176.92% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cataract in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cataract in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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