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Crime rate in Warrawong, NSW, Australia, 2502

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,659 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,049 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 225.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 456 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
30.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
97.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.81% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Warrawong crime trends

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Warrawong crime compared

Top crime types in Warrawong:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 326 reported cases of Theft.

    326

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 104 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    104

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 98 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    98

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 82 reported cases of Property damage.

    82

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 78 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    78

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 54 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    54

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    53

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 48 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    48

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 47 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    47

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 26 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 17 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Warrawong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrawong

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in Warrawong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 33

  • 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

  • Warrawong

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in Warrawong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Warrawong rank in crime?

Warrawong suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Warrawong a safe suburb?

Warrawong suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Warrawong?

The top crime types in Warrawong are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Warrawong?

326 Theft cases were reported in Warrawong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Warrawong?

Crime in Warrawong has increased by 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Warrawong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warrawong 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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