Wollongbar Crime Index

60

(100 is safest)

Safer than 60% of most Australia suburbs

Wollongbar Crime Map

Wollongbar crime map

Wollongbar Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wollongbar
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 116, up 17% from 99 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wollongbar is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wollongbar and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wollongbar.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 85% (22 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 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Wollongbar: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Wollongbar is safer than only 60% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Wollongbar’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Wollongbar perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Wollongbar is greater than that of roughly 36% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Wollongbar, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 32 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Wollongbar’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Wollongbar. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Wollongbar.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Wollongbar is 735 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 135 if you reside in Wollongbar.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Wollongbar are 1 in 43, with a rate of 2267 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.

Wollongbar Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person24735
Property and deception offences742267
Drug offences6184
Public order and security offences4123
Justice procedures offences4123
Other offences4123
Total1163554

Wollongbar Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 135

In Wollongbar

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wollongbar vs NSW

Wollongbar population: 3264

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864368770
Sexual offences414650123179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910245501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault261
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences261
Domestic violence related assault4123
Non-domestic violence related assault8245

Wollongbar Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Wollongbar

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wollongbar vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wollongbar vs NSW, Australia

Wollongbar population: 3264

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4818002814712204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967153306
Arson237606146
Malicious damage to property1949136582602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4123
Steal from motor vehicle24735
Steal from retail store392
Break and enter dwelling4123
Break and enter non-dwelling131

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wollongbar vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wollongbar 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 possession63403218441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Wollongbar vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732192212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466431179.54

Wollongbar Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wollongbar vs NSW

Wollongbar Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wollongbar in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wollongbar?

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

What is the crime rate in Wollongbar?

The overall crime rate in Wollongbar, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3554 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 Wollongbar a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wollongbar total crime rate in 2021 was 3554. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wollongbar has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wollongbar safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wollongbar

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault74
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault98
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences39
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery92
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 harassment68
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle624
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store23
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud99
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1919
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 cannabis35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences21
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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