Woongarrah Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Woongarrah Crime Map

Woongarrah crime map

Woongarrah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woongarrah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 264, up 16% from 227 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woongarrah is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woongarrah and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woongarrah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (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 decreased by 57% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woongarrah: 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 Woongarrah are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 57% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Woongarrah are higher than approximately 47% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 31 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 Woongarrah’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 Woongarrah. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Woongarrah Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1708 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Woongarrah was 1 in 58. 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 Woongarrah is 1 in 69, with a rate of 1424 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.

Woongarrah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1021708
Property and deception offences851424
Drug offences14234
Public order and security offences12201
Justice procedures offences44737
Other offences7117
Total2644421

Woongarrah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 58

In Woongarrah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woongarrah vs NSW

Woongarrah population: 5971

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5362864888770
Sexual offences1914650318179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910502501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9151
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10167
Domestic violence related assault32536
Non-domestic violence related assault19318

Woongarrah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 69

In Woongarrah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woongarrah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woongarrah vs NSW, Australia

Woongarrah population: 5971

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft401800286702204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967100306
Arson137601746
Malicious damage to property3849136636602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6100
Steal from motor vehicle9151
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling467
Break and enter non-dwelling233

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woongarrah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woongarrah 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 possession73403211741667
Drug dealing and trafficking762931177705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Woongarrah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321117212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466484179.54

Woongarrah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woongarrah vs NSW

Woongarrah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woongarrah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woongarrah?

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

What is the crime rate in Woongarrah?

The overall crime rate in Woongarrah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4421 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 Woongarrah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woongarrah total crime rate in 2021 was 4421. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woongarrah has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woongarrah safe at night?

35% of crimes in Woongarrah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woongarrah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woongarrah

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2232
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2119
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault109
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences815
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1810
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 harassment3030
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1815
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling114
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson61
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2838
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines16
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences65
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1020
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions922
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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