Woolwich Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 60% of most Australia suburbs

Woolwich Crime Map

Woolwich crime map

Woolwich Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woolwich
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 64, up 39% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woolwich is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woolwich and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woolwich.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 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 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woolwich: 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, Woolwich is ranked safer than 60% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Woolwich crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 70% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Woolwich. As a result, Woolwich has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Woolwich, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 48 (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 Woolwich’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 Woolwich’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Woolwich’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 Woolwich is 600 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 Woolwich is 1 in 166. 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 Woolwich is 1 in 68. This is equal to a rate of 1441 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.

Woolwich Crime Rates by Offences Division

Woolwich Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 166

In Woolwich

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woolwich vs NSW

Woolwich population: 833

NSW population: 8058541

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

Woolwich Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 68

In Woolwich

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woolwich vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woolwich vs NSW, Australia

Woolwich population: 833

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woolwich vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woolwich vs New South Wales

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: Woolwich vs NSW

Woolwich Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woolwich vs NSW

Woolwich Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woolwich in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woolwich?

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

What is the crime rate in Woolwich?

The overall crime rate in Woolwich, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7683 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 Woolwich a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woolwich total crime rate in 2021 was 7683. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woolwich has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woolwich safe at night?

51% of crimes in Woolwich occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Woolwich at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woolwich

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