Woonona Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Woonona Crime Map

Woonona crime map

Woonona Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woonona
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 774, up 3% from 748 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woonona is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woonona and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woonona.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Woonona: 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, Woonona is ranked safer than 52% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Woonona crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 62% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Woonona. As a result, Woonona has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Woonona, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 29 (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 Woonona’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 Woonona’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Woonona’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 Woonona is 794 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 Woonona is 1 in 125. 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 Woonona is 1 in 38. This is equal to a rate of 2577 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.

Woonona Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person98794
Property and deception offences3182577
Drug offences41332
Public order and security offences16130
Justice procedures offences32259
Other offences2692180
Total7746273

Woonona Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Woonona

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woonona vs NSW

Woonona population: 12338

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5262864421770
Sexual offences1814650146179
Robbery417603222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2340910186501
Other offences against the person11883823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault865
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1081
Domestic violence related assault25203
Non-domestic violence related assault23186

Woonona Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 38

In Woonona

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woonona vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woonona vs NSW, Australia

Woonona population: 12338

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21418002817342204
Burglary/Break and Enter3924967316306
Arson537604146
Malicious damage to property6049136486602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1189
Steal from motor vehicle93754
Steal from retail store31251
Break and enter dwelling34276
Break and enter non-dwelling541

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woonona vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woonona 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 possession143403211341667
Drug dealing and trafficking2362931867705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116161366
Other drug offences258411672

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: Woonona vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct111732189212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466441179.54

Woonona Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woonona vs NSW

Woonona Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woonona in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woonona?

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

What is the crime rate in Woonona?

The overall crime rate in Woonona, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6273 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 Woonona a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woonona total crime rate in 2021 was 6273. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woonona has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woonona safe at night?

33% of crimes in Woonona occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woonona at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woonona

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police44
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2725
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1823
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault88
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences533
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4210
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 harassment3423
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft711
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6393
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2431
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2322
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4233
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1818
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2234
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling515
Property and deception offencesArsonArson55
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6060
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis248
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines54
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs50
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines518
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences62
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass49
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences95
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences211191
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2478
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3319
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer82
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