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Crime rate in Goulburn, NSW, Australia, 2580

Suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,963 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 55.58 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,554 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 106.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 426 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 712 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.83% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.62% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Goulburn crime trends

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Goulburn crime compared

Top crime types in Goulburn:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 461 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    461

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 396 reported cases of Theft.

    396

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 335 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    335

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 219 reported cases of Property damage.

    219

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 215 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    215

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 188 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    188

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 136 reported cases of Deception.

    136

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 94 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    94

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 90 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    90

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 83 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    83

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 82 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    82

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 73 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    73

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 61 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    61

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 45 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 43 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    43

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Goulburn there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Goulburn

    1 in 56

    In 2025 in Goulburn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 56

  • 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

  • Goulburn

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Goulburn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Goulburn rank in crime?

Goulburn suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Goulburn a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Goulburn?

The top crime types in Goulburn are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Goulburn?

461 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Goulburn in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Goulburn?

Crime in Goulburn has increased by 2.86% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Goulburn in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Goulburn 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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