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Crime rate in North Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 2500

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,299 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.42 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 474 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 206.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 121 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Wollongong crime trends

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North Wollongong crime compared

Top crime types in North Wollongong:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 117 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    117

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    85

  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 75 reported cases of Theft.

    75

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 30 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    30

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 28 reported cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 19 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in North Wollongong there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Wollongong

    1 in 70

    In 2023 in North Wollongong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

  • North Wollongong

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in North Wollongong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 North Wollongong rank in crime?

North Wollongong suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Wollongong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in North Wollongong?

The top crime types in North Wollongong are Transport regulation offences, Drug use and possession, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in North Wollongong?

117 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in North Wollongong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Wollongong?

Crime in North Wollongong has increased by 10.75% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Wollongong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Wollongong 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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