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Crime rate in Russell Vale, NSW, Australia, 2517

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,593

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.21 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    82

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    51.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    15

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    35

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.42

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.97

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.44%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    66.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 30 cases of Theft.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 12 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 9 cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 6 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 4 cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Russell Vale there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Russell Vale

    1 in 106

    In 2023 in Russell Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • Russell Vale

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Russell Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Russell Vale rank in crime?

Russell Vale suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Russell Vale a safe suburb?

Russell Vale suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Russell Vale?

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

What is the most reported crime in Russell Vale?

30 Theft cases were reported in Russell Vale in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Russell Vale?

Crime in Russell Vale has increased by 20.59% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Russell Vale in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Russell Vale 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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