Wooli Crime Index

15

(100 is safest)

Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs

Wooli Crime Map

Wooli crime map

Wooli Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wooli
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 56, up 195% from 19 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wooli is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wooli and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wooli.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 325% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wooli: 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 Wooli are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 15% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Wooli are higher than approximately 82% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 13 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 Wooli’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 Wooli. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Wooli Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2549 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Wooli was 1 in 38. 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 Wooli is 1 in 20, with a rate of 4706 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.

Wooli Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person132549
Property and deception offences244706
Drug offences3588
Public order and security offences3588
Justice procedures offences2392
Other offences112157
Total5610980

Wooli Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 38

In Wooli

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wooli vs NSW

Wooli population: 510

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7628641373770
Sexual offences214650392179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910784501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2392
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault61176
Non-domestic violence related assault1196

Wooli Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Wooli

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wooli vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wooli vs NSW, Australia

Wooli population: 510

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1718002833332204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967588306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136784602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle4784
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3588
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wooli vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wooli 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 drugs111161961366
Other drug offences2584139272

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: Wooli vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321588212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Wooli Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wooli vs NSW

Wooli Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wooli in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wooli?

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

What is the crime rate in Wooli?

The overall crime rate in Wooli, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10980 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 Wooli a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wooli total crime rate in 2021 was 10980. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wooli has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wooli safe at night?

40% of crimes in Wooli occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wooli at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wooli

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 assault16
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment34
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences28
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property14
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 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 offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences15
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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