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Crime rate in Russell Vale, NSW, Australia, 2517

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,593 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.21 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 82 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 35 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.44% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Russell Vale crime trends

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Russell Vale crime compared

Top crime types in Russell Vale:


  • Theft

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

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    12

  • Assault and related offences

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

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Drug use and possession

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

    5

  • Sexual offences

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

    4

  • Property damage

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

    4

  • Deception

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

    4

  • Other drug offences

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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