Wollstonecraft Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Wollstonecraft Crime Map

Wollstonecraft crime map

Wollstonecraft Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wollstonecraft
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 164, down 2% from 168 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wollstonecraft is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wollstonecraft and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wollstonecraft.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 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 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Wollstonecraft?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in Wollstonecraft: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Wollstonecraft is ranked safer than 87% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wollstonecraft crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 15% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wollstonecraft. As a result, Wollstonecraft has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wollstonecraft, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 58 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Wollstonecraft’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Wollstonecraft’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wollstonecraft’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Wollstonecraft is 467 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Wollstonecraft is 1 in 213. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Wollstonecraft is 1 in 80. This is equal to a rate of 1230 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Wollstonecraft Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person38467
Property and deception offences1001230
Drug offences225
Public order and security offences337
Justice procedures offences562
Other offences16197
Total1642017

Wollstonecraft Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 213

In Wollstonecraft

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wollstonecraft vs NSW

Wollstonecraft population: 8130

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2062864246770
Sexual offences51465062179
Robbery217602522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910123501
Other offences against the person118831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault562
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault11135
Non-domestic violence related assault9111

Wollstonecraft Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 80

In Wollstonecraft

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wollstonecraft vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wollstonecraft vs NSW, Australia

Wollstonecraft population: 8130

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft641800287872204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967135306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2549136308602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle9111
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling10123
Break and enter non-dwelling112

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wollstonecraft vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wollstonecraft 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 possession1340321241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411272

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: Wollstonecraft vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732125212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466412179.54

Wollstonecraft Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wollstonecraft vs NSW

Wollstonecraft Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wollstonecraft in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wollstonecraft?

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

What is the crime rate in Wollstonecraft?

The overall crime rate in Wollstonecraft, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2017 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 Wollstonecraft a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wollstonecraft total crime rate in 2021 was 2017. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wollstonecraft has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wollstonecraft safe at night?

46% of crimes in Wollstonecraft occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wollstonecraft at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wollstonecraft

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault611
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault79
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences335
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery210
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 harassment710
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2135
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences36
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling610
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2925
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis120
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 cannabis40
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences61
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences515
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
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