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Crime rate in Helensburgh, NSW, Australia, 2508

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,576 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.48 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 222 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 38 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 99 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Helensburgh crime trends

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Helensburgh crime compared

Top crime types in Helensburgh:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 56 reported cases of Theft.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Helensburgh there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Helensburgh

    1 in 173

    In 2023 in Helensburgh your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 173

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Helensburgh

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Helensburgh your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Helensburgh rank in crime?

Helensburgh suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Helensburgh a safe suburb?

Helensburgh suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Helensburgh?

The top crime types in Helensburgh are Theft, Deception, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Helensburgh?

56 Theft cases were reported in Helensburgh in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Helensburgh?

Crime in Helensburgh has increased by 37.04% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Helensburgh in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Helensburgh in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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