Woodenbong Crime Index

16

(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Woodenbong Crime Map

Woodenbong crime map

Woodenbong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woodenbong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 37, up 19% from 31 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woodenbong is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodenbong and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodenbong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woodenbong: 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 Woodenbong is safer than only 16% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woodenbong’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Woodenbong perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woodenbong is greater than that of roughly 78% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Woodenbong, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 14 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 Woodenbong’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 Woodenbong. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woodenbong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woodenbong is 3316 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 29 if you reside in Woodenbong.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woodenbong are 1 in 27, with a rate of 3571 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.

Woodenbong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person133316
Property and deception offences143571
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences2510
Justice procedures offences3765
Other offences51276
Total379439

Woodenbong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Woodenbong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woodenbong vs NSW

Woodenbong population: 392

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6628641531770
Sexual offences314650765179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4409101020501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3765
Domestic violence related assault2510
Non-domestic violence related assault41020

Woodenbong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 27

In Woodenbong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woodenbong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woodenbong vs NSW, Australia

Woodenbong population: 392

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft418002810202204
Burglary/Break and Enter5249671276306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property5491361276602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1255
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1255
Break and enter non-dwelling41020

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woodenbong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woodenbong 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 possession034032041667
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: Woodenbong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321255212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664255179.54

Woodenbong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woodenbong vs NSW

Woodenbong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodenbong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woodenbong?

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

What is the crime rate in Woodenbong?

The overall crime rate in Woodenbong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9439 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 Woodenbong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodenbong total crime rate in 2021 was 9439. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodenbong has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodenbong safe at night?

34% of crimes in Woodenbong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodenbong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodenbong

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 assault12
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault04
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery23
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 harassment24
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling214
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property75
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 cannabis00
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 drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
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 offences31
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences04
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
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