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Crime rate in Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia, 2011

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,792 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 794 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 209.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 219 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
94.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Woolloomooloo crime trends

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Woolloomooloo crime compared

Top crime types in Woolloomooloo:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 159 reported cases of Theft.

    159

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 100 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    100

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 99 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    99

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 98 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    98

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 70 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    70

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 44 reported cases of Property damage.

    44

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 33 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 32 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woolloomooloo

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Woolloomooloo

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Woolloomooloo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Woolloomooloo rank in crime?

Woolloomooloo suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Woolloomooloo a safe suburb?

Woolloomooloo suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Woolloomooloo?

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

What is the most reported crime in Woolloomooloo?

159 Theft cases were reported in Woolloomooloo in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Woolloomooloo?

Crime in Woolloomooloo has decreased by 21.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Woolloomooloo in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woolloomooloo in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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