Worrigee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
217 recorded in this period, compared with 207 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Worrigee
Worrigee is a residential suburb located within the City of Shoalhaven in New South Wales (2540), situated approximately 5 kilometres southeast of the Nowra central business district. The locality is characterised by a mix of established suburban housing developments and rural-residential acreage on its periphery. As part of the Greater Nowra region, Worrigee serves as a significant commuter suburb, with demographics primarily consisting of families and professionals drawn to its proximity to Nowra’s employment hubs and the coastal amenities of the South Coast.
The suburb is anchored by the Worrigee Shopping Centre, which provides essential retail and medical services, and is home to the Worrigee Sports Club, a notable focal point for local social and recreational activity. The area features several public parks and recreational spaces, including the Worrigee Nature Reserve, which supports local biodiversity. Education is serviced by Worrigee Public School, catering to the primary school needs of the growing local population.
Historically, the area was defined by its agricultural roots, with the name "Worrigee" derived from the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, the locality functioned as pastoral farmland before undergoing significant residential subdivision beginning in the late 1980s and 1990s. While modern development has transformed much of the landscape, remnants of the area’s rural history persist in the surrounding paddocks and the preservation of local geographical landmarks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 23 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 26 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 7 |
| Fraud | 7 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 6 |
| Other offences | 5 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,384 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.