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Crime rate in Woolgoolga, NSW, Australia, 2456

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 25/100

(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 538 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 87.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 120 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 161 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.51 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.53% 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 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 108 reported cases of Theft.

    108

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 104 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    104

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 104 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    104

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 52 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    52

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 28 reported cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woolgoolga

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • Woolgoolga

    1 in 38

    In 2023 in Woolgoolga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 Woolgoolga rank in crime?

Woolgoolga suburb is ranked 25/100 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, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Woolgoolga?

108 Theft cases were reported in Woolgoolga in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Woolgoolga?

Crime in Woolgoolga has decreased by 4.78% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Woolgoolga in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woolgoolga 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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