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Crime rate in Woongarrah, NSW, Australia, 2259

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,962

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.32 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    241

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    40.42

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    65

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

  • Property Crimes
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    81

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    10.90

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    13.59

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.31%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    53.61%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 46 cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 39 cases of Theft.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 37 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 29 cases of Property damage.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 21 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 16 cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 6 cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Woongarrah there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Woongarrah

    1 in 92

    In 2023 in Woongarrah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • 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

  • Woongarrah

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in Woongarrah your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 74

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Woongarrah rank in crime?

Woongarrah suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Woongarrah a safe suburb?

Woongarrah suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Woongarrah?

The top crime types in Woongarrah are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Woongarrah?

46 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Woongarrah in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Woongarrah?

Crime in Woongarrah has increased by 35.39% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Woongarrah in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Woongarrah 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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