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Crime rate in Werri Beach, NSW, Australia, 2534

Suburb in Kiama

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 510 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.50 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
53.54% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Werri Beach crime trends

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Werri Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Werri Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Werri Beach there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Werri Beach

    1 in 510

    In 2024 in Werri Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 510

  • 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

  • Werri Beach

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Werri Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • 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 Werri Beach rank in crime?

Werri Beach suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Werri Beach a safe suburb?

Werri Beach suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Werri Beach?

The top crime types in Werri Beach are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in Werri Beach?

6 Theft cases were reported in Werri Beach in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Werri Beach?

Crime in Werri Beach has increased by 85.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Werri Beach in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Werri Beach 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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