Wongawilli crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
39 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wongawilli
Wongawilli is a semi-rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2530). Geographically, it is positioned at the base of the Illawarra Escarpment, characterized by a mix of undulating rural land and modern residential subdivisions. The demographic profile is predominantly residential, reflecting a transition from its historical roots as a resource-extraction community to a contemporary suburban periphery of the Wollongong metropolitan area.
The area offers limited local commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on nearby suburbs such as Dapto for retail, medical, and educational services. Local life is centered on the natural environment provided by the surrounding escarpment and agricultural fringes, which offer various outdoor recreational opportunities. Historically, Wongawilli was significant as a coal mining settlement, famously home to the Wongawilli Colliery, which operated for much of the 20th century. While the mining industry has largely ceased operations in the immediate locality, the area retains its heritage through its rural aesthetic and long-standing association with the industrial development of the Illawarra region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 6 | 6 |
| Trespass | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,213 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.