Wagga Wagga Crime Index

3

(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Wagga Wagga Crime Map

Wagga Wagga crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3835333
Property and deception offences81111292
Drug offences1672325
Public order and security offences1662311
Justice procedures offences4075667
Other offences3054247
Total223931175

Wagga Wagga Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 18

In Wagga Wagga

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wagga Wagga vs NSW

Wagga Wagga population: 7182

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault212628642952770
Sexual offences3814650529179
Robbery617608422
Abduction and kidnapping1203143
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment122409101699501
Other offences against the person418835623

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12167
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences26362
Domestic violence related assault63877
Non-domestic violence related assault1281782

Wagga Wagga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 8

In Wagga Wagga

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wagga Wagga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wagga Wagga vs NSW, Australia

Wagga Wagga population: 7182

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft56818002879092204
Burglary/Break and Enter87249671211306
Arson9376012546
Malicious damage to property147491362047602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft43599
Steal from motor vehicle1251740
Steal from retail store1421977
Break and enter dwelling57794
Break and enter non-dwelling30418

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wagga Wagga vs NSW

Drug Offences: 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 possession12134032168541667
Drug dealing and trafficking2162932927705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences25584134872

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: Wagga Wagga vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct126173211754212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences4014664557179.54

Wagga Wagga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wagga Wagga vs NSW

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

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 Police821
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5663
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault123128
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15114
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery15726
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment119122
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person44
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3243
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle106125
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store213142
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2015
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling6442
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person610
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud157114
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10476
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6657
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling49130
Property and deception offencesArsonArson69
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property188147
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine211
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis4456
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1823
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1025
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine271
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines58
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy120
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs29
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences3125
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4753
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct4353
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1519
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent71
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences7340
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences60
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences45108
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences23
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences86194
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order5659
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions362262
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear734
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2336
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1916

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