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Crime rate in Gulgong, NSW, Australia, 2852

Suburb in Mid-Western Regional

Crime Rank: 26/100

(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 226 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 84.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 70 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gulgong crime trends

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Gulgong crime compared

Top crime types in Gulgong:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 37 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 33 reported cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 31 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    31

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Gulgong there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gulgong

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Gulgong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • 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

  • Gulgong

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Gulgong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 Gulgong rank in crime?

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

Is Gulgong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Gulgong?

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

What is the most reported crime in Gulgong?

37 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Gulgong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Gulgong?

Crime in Gulgong has decreased by 8.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Gulgong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gulgong 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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