1Walgett
Walgett, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New South Wales · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 87,088 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 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 59 | 1,085.2 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 258 | 4,745.3 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 18.4 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 336 | 6,179.9 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 80 | 1,471.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 135 | 2,483 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 59 |
| Violence | 258 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 336 |
| Drugs | 80 |
| Damage and public order | 135 |
Questions about crime in Walgett
- Is Walgett safe?
- Walgett: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Walgett?
- Walgett: Weighted crime: 87,088 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Walgett?
- Recorded homicides in Walgett (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Moree Plains 1/10
- Narrabri 3/10
- Warrumbungle 3/10
- Gunnedah 2/10
- Narromine 2/10
- Tamworth 2/10
- Liverpool Plains 5/10
- Uralla 9/10
