Woodbine Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

Woodbine Crime Map

Woodbine crime map

Woodbine Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woodbine
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, down 13% from 93 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woodbine is in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning 28% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodbine and 72% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodbine.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (2 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 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woodbine: 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 Woodbine is safer than only 83% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woodbine’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Woodbine perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woodbine is greater than that of roughly 28% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Woodbine, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 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 Woodbine’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 Woodbine. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woodbine.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woodbine is 972 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 102 if you reside in Woodbine.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woodbine are 1 in 106, with a rate of 936 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.

Woodbine Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person27972
Property and deception offences26936
Drug offences4144
Public order and security offences136
Justice procedures offences9324
Other offences14504
Total812915

Woodbine Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 102

In Woodbine

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woodbine vs NSW

Woodbine population: 2779

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172361
Assault1562864540770
Sexual offences414650144179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910252501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder136
Sexual assault272
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences272
Domestic violence related assault11396
Non-domestic violence related assault4144

Woodbine Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 106

In Woodbine

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woodbine vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woodbine vs NSW, Australia

Woodbine population: 2779

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft201800287202204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496772306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136144602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4144
Steal from motor vehicle8288
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling272
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woodbine vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woodbine 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 possession1340323641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584110872

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: Woodbine vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732136212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Woodbine Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woodbine vs NSW

Woodbine Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodbine in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Woodbine in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Woodbine?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Woodbine is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Woodbine?

The overall crime rate in Woodbine, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2915 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 Woodbine a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodbine total crime rate in 2021 was 2915. This means it’s 72% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodbine has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodbine safe at night?

28% of crimes in Woodbine occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodbine at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodbine

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
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 assault811
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault74
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences34
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery82
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 harassment97
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle98
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud84
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling62
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property144
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs30
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 ecstasy00
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 offences03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences40
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions16
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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