Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wagga Wagga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2239, down 3% from 2309 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wagga Wagga is in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wagga Wagga and 4% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wagga Wagga.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (4 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 decreased by 24% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (134 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 34% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (41 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in 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 Wagga Wagga are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 3% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Wagga Wagga are higher than approximately 96% 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 5 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 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 Wagga Wagga. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Wagga Wagga Crime rate for crimes against the person is 5333 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Wagga Wagga was 1 in 18. 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 Wagga Wagga is 1 in 8, with a rate of 11292 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.

Wagga Wagga Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wagga Wagga Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wagga Wagga vs NSW

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

Wagga Wagga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Wagga Wagga vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wagga Wagga vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Wagga Wagga vs NSW

Wagga Wagga Crimes per Square KM

Wagga Wagga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wagga Wagga in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in 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 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 Wagga Wagga is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Wagga Wagga?

The overall crime rate in Wagga Wagga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 31175 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 Wagga Wagga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wagga Wagga total crime rate in 2021 was 31175. This means it’s 4% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wagga Wagga has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wagga Wagga safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wagga Wagga

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