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Crime rate in Warrawong, NSW, Australia, 2502

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 47/100

(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 1,001 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 214.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 128 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 435 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
93.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.82% 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 2023 in Warrawong there were 287 reported cases of Theft.

    287

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 119 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    119

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 102 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 95 reported cases of Property damage.

    95

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 66 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    66

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 64 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    64

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 49 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 47 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    47

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 46 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    46

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Warrawong there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrawong

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in Warrawong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 36

  • 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

  • Warrawong

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Warrawong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warrawong rank in crime?

Warrawong suburb is ranked 47/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Warrawong?

287 Theft cases were reported in Warrawong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Warrawong?

Crime in Warrawong has increased by 11.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Warrawong in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Warrawong 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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