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Crime rate in Wallerawang, NSW, Australia, 2845

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,019 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 67.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 145 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 37 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wallerawang crime trends

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Wallerawang crime compared

Top crime types in Wallerawang:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 31 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 15 reported cases of Property damage.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wallerawang there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wallerawang

    1 in 56

    In 2025 in Wallerawang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 56

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wallerawang

    1 in 55

    In 2025 in Wallerawang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 55

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wallerawang rank in crime?

Wallerawang suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wallerawang a safe suburb?

Wallerawang suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Wallerawang?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wallerawang?

31 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Wallerawang in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wallerawang?

Crime in Wallerawang has decreased by 20.77% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wallerawang in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wallerawang in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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