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Crime rate in Worrowing Heights, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 713 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.49 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 38 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Worrowing Heights crime trends

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Worrowing Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Worrowing Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Worrowing Heights

    1 in 178

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 178

  • 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

  • Worrowing Heights

    1 in 48

    In 2025 in Worrowing Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Worrowing Heights rank in crime?

Worrowing Heights suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Worrowing Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Worrowing Heights?

The top crime types in Worrowing Heights are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Worrowing Heights?

10 Theft cases were reported in Worrowing Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Worrowing Heights?

Crime in Worrowing Heights has decreased by 42.42% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Worrowing Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Worrowing Heights 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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