Woolloomooloo Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Woolloomooloo Crime Map

Woolloomooloo crime map

Woolloomooloo Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woolloomooloo
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 852, down 10% from 950 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woolloomooloo is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woolloomooloo and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woolloomooloo.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (9 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 21% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (42 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woolloomooloo: 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 Woolloomooloo is safer than only 10% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Woolloomooloo’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Woolloomooloo perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Woolloomooloo is greater than that of roughly 93% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Woolloomooloo, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 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 Woolloomooloo’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 Woolloomooloo. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Woolloomooloo.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Woolloomooloo is 3710 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 26 if you reside in Woolloomooloo.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Woolloomooloo are 1 in 16, with a rate of 5867 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.

Woolloomooloo Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1413710
Property and deception offences2235867
Drug offences1784683
Public order and security offences671763
Justice procedures offences761999
Other offences1674394
Total85222415

Woolloomooloo Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 26

In Woolloomooloo

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woolloomooloo vs NSW

Woolloomooloo population: 3801

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault90628642368770
Sexual offences814650210179
Robbery317607922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3640910947501
Other offences against the person4188310523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4105
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4105
Domestic violence related assault391026
Non-domestic violence related assault461210

Woolloomooloo Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Woolloomooloo

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woolloomooloo vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woolloomooloo vs NSW, Australia

Woolloomooloo population: 3801

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15918002841832204
Burglary/Break and Enter1924967500306
Arson5376013246
Malicious damage to property40491361052602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft379
Steal from motor vehicle11289
Steal from retail store21552
Break and enter dwelling12316
Break and enter non-dwelling7184

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woolloomooloo vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woolloomooloo 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 possession12634032331541667
Drug dealing and trafficking43629311317705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences9584123772

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: Woolloomooloo vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct49173211289212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664474179.54

Woolloomooloo Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woolloomooloo vs NSW

Woolloomooloo Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woolloomooloo in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woolloomooloo?

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

What is the crime rate in Woolloomooloo?

The overall crime rate in Woolloomooloo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 22415 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 Woolloomooloo a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woolloomooloo total crime rate in 2021 was 22415. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woolloomooloo has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woolloomooloo safe at night?

40% of crimes in Woolloomooloo occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woolloomooloo at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woolloomooloo

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 Police35
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3339
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7446
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault104
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences742
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery354
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 harassment5636
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person14
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft123
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5221
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3130
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1726
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3542
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4425
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1412
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1017
Property and deception offencesArsonArson25
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5940
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine2838
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics78
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5348
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1512
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2120
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine2325
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics112
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis112
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines58
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs15
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences109
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2723
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2318
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language84
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent84
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4118
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences5136
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences10
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences33
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences36128
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2920
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4039
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1513
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures84

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