Warrawong Crime Index

7

(100 is safest)

Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs

Warrawong Crime Map

Warrawong crime map

Warrawong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Warrawong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 958, down 12% from 1085 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Warrawong is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Warrawong and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Warrawong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (2 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 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (88 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Warrawong: 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 Warrawong are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 7% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Warrawong are higher than approximately 93% 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 8 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 Warrawong’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 Warrawong. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Warrawong Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3310 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Warrawong was 1 in 29. 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 Warrawong is 1 in 11, with a rate of 8298 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.

Warrawong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1543310
Property and deception offences3868298
Drug offences1443095
Public order and security offences591268
Justice procedures offences881892
Other offences1272730
Total95820593

Warrawong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Warrawong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Warrawong vs NSW

Warrawong population: 4652

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault81628641741770
Sexual offences1614650344179
Robbery117602122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment54409101161501
Other offences against the person218834323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5107
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11236
Domestic violence related assault37795
Non-domestic violence related assault38817

Warrawong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 11

In Warrawong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Warrawong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Warrawong vs NSW, Australia

Warrawong population: 4652

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft27518002859112204
Burglary/Break and Enter4024967860306
Arson11376023646
Malicious damage to property60491361290602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18387
Steal from motor vehicle30645
Steal from retail store942021
Break and enter dwelling27580
Break and enter non-dwelling13279

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Warrawong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Warrawong 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 possession10334032221441667
Drug dealing and trafficking2562935377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116211366
Other drug offences15584132272

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: Warrawong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3617321774212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664494179.54

Warrawong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Warrawong vs NSW

Warrawong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Warrawong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Warrawong?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Warrawong is steal from retail store.

What is the crime rate in Warrawong?

The overall crime rate in Warrawong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 20593 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 Warrawong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Warrawong total crime rate in 2021 was 20593. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Warrawong has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Warrawong safe at night?

33% of crimes in Warrawong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Warrawong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Warrawong

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 Police96
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3137
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4038
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences946
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery5111
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5354
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person32
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2318
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5030
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store15594
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1622
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1823
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person34
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5146
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4738
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2827
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling13113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson2311
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7960
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics511
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5045
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2837
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs129
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics019
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences815
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12129
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct116
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language80
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2723
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences25
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences42121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4933
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4146
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer128
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