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Crime rate in Fernhill, NSW, Australia, 2519

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 987 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.36 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 45 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 16 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.77% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fernhill crime trends

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Fernhill crime compared

Top crime types in Fernhill:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fernhill there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fernhill

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Fernhill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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

  • Fernhill

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Fernhill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • 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 Fernhill rank in crime?

Fernhill suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fernhill a safe suburb?

Fernhill suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fernhill?

The top crime types in Fernhill are Justice procedures offences, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fernhill?

11 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Fernhill in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fernhill?

Crime in Fernhill has decreased by 13.46% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fernhill in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fernhill 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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