Woolgarlo, NSW, 2582 Crime Rate and Statistics

Woolgarlo Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3, up 300% from 0 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Woolgarlo is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woolgarlo and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woolgarlo.

• There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Woolgarlo: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Woolgarlo’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 27% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 67% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Woolgarlo. Therefore, Woolgarlo’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Woolgarlo comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Woolgarlo’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Woolgarlo.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Woolgarlo crime statistics shows that there are 0 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Woolgarlo are 0.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Woolgarlo, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 20, equivalent to a rate of 4762 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Woolgarlo Crime Rates by Offences Division

Woolgarlo Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woolgarlo vs NSW

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

Woolgarlo Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Woolgarlo vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Woolgarlo vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Woolgarlo vs NSW

Woolgarlo Crimes per Square KM

Woolgarlo Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woolgarlo in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woolgarlo?

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

What is the crime rate in Woolgarlo?

The overall crime rate in Woolgarlo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7143 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 Woolgarlo a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woolgarlo total crime rate in 2021 was 7143. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woolgarlo has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woolgarlo safe at night?

32% of crimes in Woolgarlo occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woolgarlo at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woolgarlo

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