6Wollongong
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 20,184 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 624 | 278.2 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,754 | 781.9 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 46 | 20.5 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 5,198 | 2,317.2 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,534 | 683.8 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 1,327 | 591.5 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 624 |
| Violence | 1,754 |
| Robbery | 46 |
| Theft and burglary | 5,198 |
| Drugs | 1,534 |
| Damage and public order | 1,327 |
Questions about crime in Wollongong
- Is Wollongong safe?
- Wollongong: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Wollongong?
- Wollongong: Weighted crime: 20,184 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Wollongong?
- Recorded homicides in Wollongong (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Shellharbour 7/10
- Campbelltown 5/10
- Sutherland 10/10
- Kiama 10/10
- Camden 9/10
- Georges River 9/10
- Wollondilly 10/10
- Liverpool 7/10
