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Crime rate in Wamberal, NSW, Australia, 2260

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,991 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 204 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 84 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.15% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wamberal crime trends

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Wamberal crime compared

Top crime types in Wamberal:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 49 reported cases of Theft.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wamberal there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wamberal

    1 in 233

    In 2024 in Wamberal your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 233

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wamberal

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Wamberal your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wamberal rank in crime?

Wamberal suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wamberal a safe suburb?

Wamberal suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wamberal?

The top crime types in Wamberal are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wamberal?

49 Theft cases were reported in Wamberal in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wamberal?

Crime in Wamberal has increased by 16.57% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wamberal in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wamberal in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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