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Crime rate in Wangi Wangi, NSW, Australia, 2267

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,920

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.66 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    105

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    35.96

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    20

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    42

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.85

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.38%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    55.13%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 23 cases of Theft.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 16 cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 13 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 13 cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 3 cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wangi Wangi

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Wangi Wangi

    1 in 70

    In 2023 in Wangi Wangi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wangi Wangi rank in crime?

Wangi Wangi suburb is ranked 11/100 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Wangi Wangi?

23 Theft cases were reported in Wangi Wangi in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wangi Wangi?

Crime in Wangi Wangi has increased by 8.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wangi Wangi in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wangi Wangi 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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