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Crime rate in Wangi Wangi, NSW, Australia, 2267

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,920 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.66 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 138 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 54 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
74.08% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.35% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wangi Wangi crime trends

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Wangi Wangi crime compared

Top crime types in Wangi Wangi:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wangi Wangi

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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

  • Wangi Wangi

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in Wangi Wangi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 Wangi Wangi rank in crime?

Wangi Wangi suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wangi Wangi a safe suburb?

Wangi Wangi suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wangi Wangi?

The top crime types in Wangi Wangi are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wangi Wangi?

34 Theft cases were reported in Wangi Wangi in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wangi Wangi?

Crime in Wangi Wangi has increased by 31.43% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wangi Wangi in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wangi Wangi 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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