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Crime rate in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650

Suburb in Wagga Wagga

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,198

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    8.85 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,493

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    346.35

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    334

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

  • Property Crimes
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    798

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    46.40

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    110.86

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    96.6%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    94.98%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 512 cases of Theft.

    512

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 479 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    479

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 272 cases of Assault and related offences.

    272

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 178 cases of Property damage.

    178

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 170 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    170

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 157 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    157

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 125 cases of Deception.

    125

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 124 cases of Drug use and possession.

    124

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 103 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    103

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 79 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    79

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 69 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    69

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 53 cases of Sexual offences.

    53

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 53 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    53

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 41 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 27 cases of Other drug offences.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 24 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 6 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 5 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 3 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 22

  • 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

  • Wagga Wagga

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Wagga Wagga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Wagga Wagga rank in crime?

Wagga Wagga suburb is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wagga Wagga a safe suburb?

Wagga Wagga suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wagga Wagga?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wagga Wagga?

512 Theft cases were reported in Wagga Wagga in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wagga Wagga?

Crime in Wagga Wagga has increased by 3.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wagga Wagga in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wagga Wagga 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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