Crime Rates for Warrawong, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Warrawong (2502) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 1148 reported incidents, equal to 24,640 incident per 100,000 residents. 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 38.8 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 11.2 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 77.7 residents. 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 2025: Theft (471), Drug offences (160), Against justice procedures (106).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1313 | 1431 | 1209 | 1074 | 1048 | 1112 | 971 | 900 | 906 | 1057 | 1148 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 69 | 76 | 80 | 66 | 59 | 86 | 96 | 77 | 113 | 108 | 106 |
| Arson | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Assault | 117 | 129 | 105 | 69 | 91 | 86 | 83 | 87 | 98 | 113 | 93 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 146 | 124 | 116 | 183 | 160 | 107 | 81 | 29 | 43 | 57 | 46 |
| Drug offences | 99 | 209 | 157 | 80 | 82 | 116 | 124 | 119 | 92 | 90 | 160 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 58 | 51 | 52 | 46 | 49 | 36 | 64 | 61 | 74 | 60 | 58 |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 130 | 123 | 88 | 86 | 70 | 66 | 92 | 56 | 91 | 86 | 88 |
| Other offences | 31 | 37 | 42 | 32 | 19 | 40 | 24 | 115 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Other offences against the person | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 21 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 46 | 56 | 48 |
| Robbery | 14 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Sexual offences | 10 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 29 |
| Theft | 588 | 573 | 477 | 423 | 447 | 489 | 344 | 304 | 290 | 417 | 471 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Warrawong, NSW recorded 1148 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 4823 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 55 | 44 | 25.00% (44) |
| Breach bail conditions | 39 | 49 | -20.41% (49) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 10 | 13 | -23.08% (13) |
| Arson | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Assault Police | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 39 | 43 | -9.30% (43) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 46 | 63 | -26.98% (63) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 8 | -62.50% (8) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Trespass | 40 | 44 | -9.09% (44) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 13 | 2 | 550.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 60 | 23 | 160.87% (23) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 40 | 23 | 73.91% (23) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 16 | 16 | 0.00% (16) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 58 | 60 | -3.33% (60) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 88 | 86 | 2.33% (86) |
| Other offences | 23 | 22 | 4.55% (22) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 48 | 56 | -14.29% (56) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 19 | 14 | 35.71% (14) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 14 | -28.57% (14) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 34 | 35 | -2.86% (35) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 23 | 13 | 76.92% (13) |
| Fraud | 45 | 51 | -11.76% (51) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 28 | 25.00% (28) |
| Other theft | 55 | 37 | 48.65% (37) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 22 | 18 | 22.22% (18) |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 21 | -33.33% (21) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 52 | 63 | -17.46% (63) |
| Steal from person | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Steal from retail store | 188 | 147 | 27.89% (147) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Some crime categories show declines in recent years (e.g., "Trespass" dropped from 153 in 2019 to 40 in 2025).
- Other crimes like "Breach Apprehended Violence Order" increased notably, reaching 55 in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data unless otherwise noted):
- Theft: "Steal from retail store" is highest at 188 incidents, followed by "Trespass" at 40 and "Malicious damage to property" at 88.
- Assault: Combined domestic and non-domestic assaults total 85 in 2025 (39 domestic, 46 non-domestic).
- Drug offences: "Possession and/or use of amphetamines" highest at 60, with cannabis possession/use at 40.
- Breach of justice procedures: "Breach Apprehended Violence Order" at 55 and "Breach bail conditions" at 39.
- Prohibited weapons offences remain high at 48.
- Sexual offences totaled 29 (19 sexual assaults +10 other sexual offences).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes/Drops:
- "Trespass" fell sharply from 153 (2019) and 167 (2018) down to 40 (2025).
- "Malicious damage to property" dropped from 130 (2015) to a low of 56 (2022) but rose again to near 90 levels recently.
- "Fraud" dropped from 106 (2016) and 84 (2015) to 45 (2025).
- "Domestic violence related assault" peaked at 56 (2016) then declined to 39 (2025).
- Sharp rise in "Possession and/or use of amphetamines" from 18 (2015) to peak 60 (2025).
- "Breach Apprehended Violence Order" climbed from 27 (2018/2019) to 55 (2025).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes, especially retail theft and malicious damage, dominate the crime landscape.
- Violent crimes such as assault (both domestic and non-domestic) remain significant but stable or slightly declining.
- Drug-related incidents, particularly amphetamines possession/use, show a marked increase, indicating rising substance-related issues.
- Breaches of justice procedures and weapon offences are relatively high, suggesting ongoing challenges with compliance and weapon-related safety.
- Homicide remains extremely rare (only 1 murder recorded in 2024, no attempted or manslaughter cases).
- Decreasing trends in trespass and some theft categories may indicate improved property security or policing focus.
- Sexual offences show some fluctuation but no
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Warrawong, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Warrawong, NSW?
There were 28 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 13 day.
Is Warrawong, NSW safe in 2025
No, Warrawong, NSW is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 24,640 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Warrawong, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Warrawong, NSW was Theft with 471 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Warrawong, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Warrawong, NSW have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Warrawong, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 190 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 Jun 2025, there were 568 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 Jun 2025, Warrawong, NSW recorded 160 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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