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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,198 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,493 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 346.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 334 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 798 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
46.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
110.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wagga Wagga crime trends

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Wagga Wagga crime compared

Top crime types in Wagga Wagga:


  • Theft

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

    512

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    479

  • Assault and related offences

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

    272

  • Property damage

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

    178

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    170

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    157

  • Deception

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

    125

  • Drug use and possession

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

    124

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    103

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    79

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    69

  • Sexual offences

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

    53

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    53

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    41

  • Other drug offences

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

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    5

  • Arson

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

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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