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Crime rate in Woolgoolga, NSW, Australia, 2456

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,151 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 54.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 551 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 87 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 184 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.32% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Woolgoolga crime trends

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Woolgoolga crime compared

Top crime types in Woolgoolga:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 104 reported cases of Theft.

    104

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 94 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    94

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 49 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    49

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 40 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 32 reported cases of Deception.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woolgoolga

    1 in 71

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Woolgoolga

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in Woolgoolga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Woolgoolga rank in crime?

Woolgoolga suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Woolgoolga a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Woolgoolga?

The top crime types in Woolgoolga are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Woolgoolga?

104 Theft cases were reported in Woolgoolga in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Woolgoolga?

Crime in Woolgoolga has increased by 2.42% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Woolgoolga in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woolgoolga in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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