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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5600
Property and deception offences121441
Drug offences4480
Public order and security offences1120
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences425042
Total647683

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences414650480179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910120501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3360
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1120
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft71800288402204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967120306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136480602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle4480
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1120
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woolwich vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woolwich 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 possession33403236041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584112072

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321120212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

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

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud42
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property04
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 cannabis53
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1639
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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