Woolgoolga Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Woolgoolga Crime Map

Woolgoolga crime map

Woolgoolga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woolgoolga
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 435, down 10% from 486 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woolgoolga is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woolgoolga and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woolgoolga.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (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 27% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woolgoolga: 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 Woolgoolga is safer than only 32% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woolgoolga’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Woolgoolga perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woolgoolga is greater than that of roughly 67% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Woolgoolga, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 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 Woolgoolga’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 Woolgoolga. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woolgoolga.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woolgoolga is 1870 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 52 if you reside in Woolgoolga.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woolgoolga are 1 in 30, with a rate of 3186 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.

Woolgoolga Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1151870
Property and deception offences1963186
Drug offences23374
Public order and security offences25406
Justice procedures offences45732
Other offences31504
Total4357072

Woolgoolga Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 52

In Woolgoolga

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woolgoolga vs NSW

Woolgoolga population: 6151

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5962864959770
Sexual offences1214650195179
Robbery217603322
Abduction and kidnapping2203333
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3940910634501
Other offences against the person118831623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7114
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences581
Domestic violence related assault28455
Non-domestic violence related assault29471

Woolgoolga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Woolgoolga

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woolgoolga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woolgoolga vs NSW, Australia

Woolgoolga population: 6151

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11518002818702204
Burglary/Break and Enter3824967618306
Arson337604946
Malicious damage to property4049136650602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft20325
Steal from motor vehicle44715
Steal from retail store465
Break and enter dwelling13211
Break and enter non-dwelling25406

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woolgoolga vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woolgoolga 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 possession183403229341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116491366
Other drug offences258413372

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: Woolgoolga vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321244212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664163179.54

Woolgoolga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woolgoolga vs NSW

Woolgoolga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woolgoolga in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woolgoolga?

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

What is the crime rate in Woolgoolga?

The overall crime rate in Woolgoolga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7072 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 Woolgoolga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woolgoolga total crime rate in 2021 was 7072. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woolgoolga has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woolgoolga safe at night?

41% of crimes in Woolgoolga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Woolgoolga at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woolgoolga

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3128
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3529
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault37
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences716
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery285
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4139
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2220
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2444
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store134
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling79
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2816
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1320
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1113
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling19125
Property and deception offencesArsonArson123
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5340
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 cannabis1713
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines81
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs14
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 amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis53
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences92
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass148
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct36
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language81
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent30
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1110
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences75
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1726
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1915
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3625
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer35
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