Woollahra Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Woollahra Crime Map

Woollahra crime map

Woollahra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woollahra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 240, up 2% from 235 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woollahra is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woollahra and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woollahra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (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 decreased by 29% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woollahra: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Woollahra is ranked safer than 76% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Woollahra crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 34% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Woollahra. As a result, Woollahra has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Woollahra, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 45 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Woollahra’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Woollahra’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Woollahra’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Woollahra is 544 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Woollahra is 1 in 183. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Woollahra is 1 in 60. This is equal to a rate of 1647 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Woollahra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person39544
Property and deception offences1181647
Drug offences30419
Public order and security offences13181
Justice procedures offences570
Other offences35489
Total2403350

Woollahra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 183

In Woollahra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woollahra vs NSW

Woollahra population: 7164

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864293770
Sexual offences31465042179
Robbery117601422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910181501
Other offences against the person118831423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault228
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences114
Domestic violence related assault8112
Non-domestic violence related assault12168

Woollahra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Woollahra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woollahra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woollahra vs NSW, Australia

Woollahra population: 7164

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8018002811172204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967168306
Arson237602846
Malicious damage to property2449136335602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10140
Steal from motor vehicle11154
Steal from retail store228
Break and enter dwelling12168
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woollahra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woollahra 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 possession113403215441667
Drug dealing and trafficking1462931957705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences558417072

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: Woollahra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321112212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466470179.54

Woollahra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woollahra vs NSW

Woollahra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woollahra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woollahra?

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

What is the crime rate in Woollahra?

The overall crime rate in Woollahra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3350 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 Woollahra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woollahra total crime rate in 2021 was 3350. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woollahra has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woollahra safe at night?

52% of crimes in Woollahra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Woollahra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woollahra

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault128
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1112
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences228
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery261
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 harassment1813
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft710
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store42
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods94
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1416
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2628
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences49
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1412
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2524
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis156
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine413
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
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 drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass65
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent32
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences15
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences30
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences834
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures30

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