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Crime rate in Windang, NSW, Australia, 2528

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,610

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.37 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    211

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    80.84

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    32

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

  • Property Crimes
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    76

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.26

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.12

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    83.36%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    74.34%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Windang there were 39 cases of Theft.

    39

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 37 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Windang there were 22 cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 21 cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Windang there were 15 cases of Deception.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Windang there were 14 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Windang there were 14 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Windang there were 13 cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 7 cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Windang there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Windang there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Windang there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Windang there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Windang

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Windang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Windang

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Windang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Windang rank in crime?

Windang suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Windang a safe suburb?

Windang suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Windang?

The top crime types in Windang are Theft, Miscellaneous offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Windang?

39 Theft cases were reported in Windang in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Windang?

Crime in Windang has increased by 29.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Windang in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Windang 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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