Woodburn Crime Index

24

(100 is safest)

Safer than 24% of most Australia suburbs

Woodburn Crime Map

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) crime map

Woodburn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 58, up 4% from 56 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woodburn is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodburn and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodburn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (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 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (20 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woodburn: 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 Woodburn are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 24% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Woodburn are higher than approximately 71% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 18 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 Woodburn’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 Woodburn. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Woodburn Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2165 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Woodburn was 1 in 45. 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 Woodburn is 1 in 31, with a rate of 3112 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.

Woodburn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person162165
Property and deception offences233112
Drug offences4541
Public order and security offences6812
Justice procedures offences5677
Other offences4541
Total587848

Woodburn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 45

In Woodburn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Woodburn (Richmond Valley) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Woodburn vs NSW

Woodburn population: 739

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault10628641353770
Sexual offences114650135179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910677501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1135
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3406
Non-domestic violence related assault7947

Woodburn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woodburn (Richmond Valley) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woodburn vs NSW, Australia

Woodburn population: 739

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002816242204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967406306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property8491361083602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3406
Steal from motor vehicle1135
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2271
Break and enter non-dwelling1135

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woodburn (Richmond Valley) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woodburn 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 possession33403240641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161351366
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: Woodburn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321677212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664135179.54

Woodburn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woodburn (Richmond Valley) vs NSW

Woodburn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodburn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woodburn?

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

What is the crime rate in Woodburn?

The overall crime rate in Woodburn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7848 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 Woodburn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodburn total crime rate in 2021 was 7848. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodburn has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodburn safe at night?

47% of crimes in Woodburn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Woodburn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodburn

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 assault43
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault07
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery150
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 harassment35
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud154
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences82
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property28
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 cannabis41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs02
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass05
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences01
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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