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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 235 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 69 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wamberal crime trends

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Wamberal crime compared

Top crime types in Wamberal:


  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 29 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    29

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 27 reported cases of Theft.

    27

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 27 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    27

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Wamberal there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wamberal

    1 in 163

    In 2025 in Wamberal your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • 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

  • Wamberal

    1 in 101

    In 2025 in Wamberal your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 101

  • 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 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 Deception, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Wamberal?

40 Deception cases were reported in Wamberal in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wamberal?

Crime in Wamberal has increased by 15.2% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wamberal in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wamberal 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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