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Crime rate in Walgett, NSW, Australia, 2832

Suburb in Walgett

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,824 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,565.98 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 973 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 533.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 183 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 197 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
100.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
108.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
98.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.83% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Walgett crime compared

Top crime types in Walgett:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 313 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    313

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 167 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    167

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 128 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    128

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 85 reported cases of Property damage.

    85

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 51 reported cases of Theft.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    46

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Walgett there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Walgett

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Walgett your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 10

  • 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

  • Walgett

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Walgett 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 Walgett rank in crime?

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

Is Walgett a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Walgett?

The top crime types in Walgett are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Walgett?

313 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Walgett in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Walgett?

Crime in Walgett has increased by 13.27% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Walgett in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Walgett 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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