Wurtulla crime statistics
177 recorded incidents in 2025
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 14.5% versus 2024 (207 incidents), across all 16 offence categories recorded since 2022.
≈ 28 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 6,254).
2022
217
2023
272
2024
207
2025
177
Property offences
Unlawful entry (break-ins)
22
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 23
Motor vehicle theft
13
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 10
Other theft
55
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 58
Property damage
17
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 20
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Wurtulla by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025 | 2024 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 55 | 53 | 58 |
| Unlawful Entry | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Other Property Damage | 17 | 20 | 20 |
| Drug Offences | 15 | 32 | 23 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 15 | 26 | 34 |
| Good Order Offences | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 13 | 8 | 10 |
| Fraud | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Assault | 5 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 1 | — | 1 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 1 | 5 | 3 |