North Wagga Wagga Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

North Wagga Wagga Crime Map

North Wagga Wagga crime map

North Wagga Wagga Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in North Wagga Wagga.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Wagga Wagga
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 104, down 2% from 106 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Wagga Wagga is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Wagga Wagga and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Wagga Wagga.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Wagga Wagga: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in North Wagga Wagga are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 19% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in North Wagga Wagga are higher than approximately 89% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 15 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of North Wagga Wagga’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in North Wagga Wagga. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

North Wagga Wagga Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2823 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in North Wagga Wagga was 1 in 34. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in North Wagga Wagga is 1 in 28, with a rate of 3418 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

North Wagga Wagga Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person192823
Property and deception offences233418
Drug offences101486
Public order and security offences91337
Justice procedures offences6892
Other offences375498
Total10415453

North Wagga Wagga Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 34

In North Wagga Wagga

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in North Wagga Wagga vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Wagga Wagga vs NSW

North Wagga Wagga population: 673

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault13628641932770
Sexual offences114650149179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910743501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and North Wagga Wagga crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1149
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3446
Non-domestic violence related assault91337

North Wagga Wagga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 28

In North Wagga Wagga

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in North Wagga Wagga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Wagga Wagga vs NSW, Australia

North Wagga Wagga population: 673

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1418002820802204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967594306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136743602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including North Wagga Wagga crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3446
Steal from motor vehicle3446
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3446
Break and enter non-dwelling1149

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Wagga Wagga vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Wagga Wagga vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession33403244641667
Drug dealing and trafficking362934467705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences4584159472

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: North Wagga Wagga vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321594212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664743179.54

North Wagga Wagga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Wagga Wagga vs NSW

North Wagga Wagga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Wagga Wagga in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Wagga Wagga in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in North Wagga Wagga?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in North Wagga Wagga is liquor offences.

What is the crime rate in North Wagga Wagga?

The overall crime rate in North Wagga Wagga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15453 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is North Wagga Wagga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Wagga Wagga total crime rate in 2021 was 15453. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Wagga Wagga has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Wagga Wagga safe at night?

41% of crimes in North Wagga Wagga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Wagga Wagga at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Wagga Wagga

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault103
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault59
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences31
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery40
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment55
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud41
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences65
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences528
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order74
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney