Mount Warrigal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
324 recorded in this period, compared with 299 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Warrigal
Mount Warrigal is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Shellharbour local government area and the 2528 postcode. Situated approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, the suburb is geographically defined by its elevated position on a ridge overlooking Lake Illawarra to the north and east. According to the 2021 Australian census, Mount Warrigal supports a diverse population accommodated primarily in detached residential housing and medium-density dwellings.
The locality functions predominantly as a residential area, supported by local convenience stores and small commercial precincts. Its elevated topography provides many properties and public vantage points with expansive views across Lake Illawarra toward the Pacific Ocean and the Illawarra escarpment. Residents access broader commercial, educational, and medical services in the nearby major shopping centres of Shellharbour City Centre and Oak Flats. The suburb is well-connected by regional road networks, facilitating commuting to Wollongong and surrounding employment hubs.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Wadi Wadi people, who utilised the rich resources of the adjacent Lake Illawarra and surrounding bushland. European presence in the wider Shellharbour region expanded significantly during the 19th century with the establishment of agriculture, dairy farming, and timber-getting. The name "Warrigal" is of Aboriginal origin, historically used to describe the native dingo. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Mount Warrigal transitioned from rural and semi-cleared land into a suburban residential area to accommodate the growing population of the Illawarra region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 26 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 43 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 23 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 21 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 12 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 23 |
| Fraud | 8 | 20 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 4 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,880 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.