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Crime rate in Woongarrah, NSW, Australia, 2259

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,962 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 294 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 71 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 113 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.78% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Woongarrah crime trends

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Woongarrah crime compared

Top crime types in Woongarrah:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 59 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    59

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 48 reported cases of Property damage.

    48

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 40 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    40

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Woongarrah there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woongarrah

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in Woongarrah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • 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

  • Woongarrah

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Woongarrah your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Woongarrah rank in crime?

Woongarrah suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Woongarrah a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Woongarrah?

The top crime types in Woongarrah are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Woongarrah?

59 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Woongarrah in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Woongarrah?

Crime in Woongarrah has increased by 21.99% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Woongarrah in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woongarrah 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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