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Crime rate in Gulgong, NSW, Australia, 2852

Suburb in Mid-Western Regional

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,680 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 102.08 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 203 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 49 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 64 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.22% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gulgong crime trends

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Gulgong crime compared

Top crime types in Gulgong:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 30 reported cases of Theft.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 21 reported cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 19 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Gulgong there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gulgong

    1 in 55

    In 2025 in Gulgong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • 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

  • Gulgong

    1 in 42

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

  • 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 Gulgong rank in crime?

Gulgong suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gulgong a safe suburb?

Gulgong suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Gulgong?

The top crime types in Gulgong are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Gulgong?

39 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Gulgong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Gulgong?

Crime in Gulgong has decreased by 10.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Gulgong in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gulgong 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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