Crime Rates for Warrawong, NSW
⇌ Compare Warrawong with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Warrawong (2502) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 1198 reported incidents, equal to 25,714 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Warrawong, NSW in 2021 was 4,659. In the last 10 years, Warrawong, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 47.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 10.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 93.2 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Warrawong for 2026: Theft (457), Drug offences (164), Against justice procedures (132).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1376 | 1267 | 1186 | 993 | 1035 | 1050 | 920 | 952 | 1037 | 1038 | 1198 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 69 | 77 | 71 | 63 | 67 | 96 | 84 | 113 | 114 | 87 | 132 |
| Arson | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| Assault | 130 | 96 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 80 | 104 | 113 | 91 | 106 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 121 | 115 | 177 | 147 | 105 | 129 | 24 | 40 | 55 | 54 | 42 |
| Drug offences | 114 | 234 | 108 | 72 | 94 | 114 | 137 | 112 | 86 | 130 | 164 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 57 | 56 | 44 | 48 | 33 | 57 | 62 | 79 | 60 | 50 | 77 |
| Liquor offences | 14 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 123 | 82 | 92 | 73 | 67 | 84 | 64 | 82 | 91 | 83 | 94 |
| Other offences | 38 | 37 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 46 | 115 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 30 | 56 | 44 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 39 | 56 | 45 | 63 |
| Robbery | 10 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 15 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 22 |
| Theft | 634 | 468 | 467 | 415 | 479 | 384 | 298 | 320 | 394 | 431 | 457 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Warrawong, NSW recorded 1198 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 4747 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 53 | 49 | 8.16% (49) |
| Breach bail conditions | 64 | 30 | 113.33% (30) |
| Escape custody | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Arson | 12 | 3 | 300.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 57 | 34 | 67.65% (34) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 46 | 50 | -8.00% (50) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 34 | 46 | -26.09% (46) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 12 | -83.33% (12) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 11 | 15 | -26.67% (15) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 67 | 42 | 59.52% (42) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 44 | 34 | 29.41% (34) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 17 | 15 | 13.33% (15) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 77 | 50 | 54.00% (50) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 94 | 83 | 13.25% (83) |
| Other offences | 16 | 20 | -20.00% (20) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 63 | 45 | 40.00% (45) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 18 | -38.89% (18) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 12 | -8.33% (12) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 33 | -21.21% (33) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 20 | 17 | 17.65% (17) |
| Fraud | 62 | 48 | 29.17% (48) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 34 | 31 | 9.68% (31) |
| Other theft | 44 | 53 | -16.98% (53) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 24 | 20 | 20.00% (20) |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 11 | 63.64% (11) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 46 | 48 | -4.17% (48) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 182 | 168 | 8.33% (168) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Warrawong, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Warrawong, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Warrawong, NSW
How common is car theft in the Warrawong, NSW?
There were 31 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 11.8 day.
Is Warrawong, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Warrawong, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 25,714 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Warrawong, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Warrawong, NSW was Theft with 457 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Warrawong, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Warrawong, NSW have increased by 14% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Warrawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 211 incident against persons in Warrawong, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Warrawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 563 property crime incident in Warrawong, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Warrawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Warrawong, NSW recorded 164 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Warrawong (2021)
Warrawong is a quiet suburb with around 4659 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $908, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.4%. While 57.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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