Illawarra, City of Wollongong · NSW 2500
Security Services in Wollongong
Wollongong is the main city of the Illawarra, between the escarpment and the sea, with the Crown Street Mall, Wollongong Central, Wollongong Hospital, the University of Wollongong and a growing number of apartment towers near the station and the beaches. BOCSAR recorded 3,338 criminal incidents in the suburb of Wollongong in the year to June 2026 (not counting transport fines and breaches of bail or court orders), close to the 3,302 of the year before. Theft from shops (519) was by far the largest group, followed by malicious damage (268) and non-domestic assault (245).
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), recorded criminal incidents by suburb, July 2025 to June 2026. Area: Wollongong as defined by the source. Figures are for the town as BOCSAR defines it (the suburb of the same name). They are counts of offences recorded by police, not rates per resident. Regional centres draw people from surrounding districts for shopping, services, work and nightlife, so their counts are higher than their population alone would suggest. Recorded crime also depends on what is reported and how it is policed, and past figures do not predict future risk. Totals quoted here leave out transport regulatory offences and offences against justice procedures (such as breach of bail).
Housing stock: Apartment towers near the station and the beach, older blocks of flats, Federation and inter-war cottages, and terraces close to the city centre
Security providers servicing Wollongong
6 providers list Wollongong 2500 in their service area. A provider appears under every service it offers, so the service counts can add up to more than 6.
| Company Name | Services | Licence | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above All Locksmiths | Licence status: Licence 000102854 (NSW)Public-register match | 0402 277 928abovealllocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| ADC Locksmiths | Licence status: Licence 000102252 (NSW)Public-register match | (02) 4226 6644adcsecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| Mawson Lock Service | Licence status: Licence 000101098 (NSW)Public-register match | (02) 4229 2346mawsonlockservice.com.auView full profile | |
| More Secure Locksmiths | Licence status: Licence 000105853 (NSW)Public-register match | 0437 774 067moresecurelocks.com.auView full profile | |
| South Coast Locksmiths | Licence status: Licence 000100161 (NSW)Public-register match | (02) 4209 5222southcoastlocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| WCG Security | Licence status: Licence 410014659 (NSW)Public-register match | 1300 662 616wcgsecurity.com.auView full profile |
Wollongong security tip
Make shop theft harder without putting staff at risk
Theft from shops was the largest offence group in Wollongong last year, with 519 offences. Retailers get the most from simple steps: greeting everyone who comes in, keeping high-value stock near the counter or in locked cabinets, cameras over the entrance and the counter, and a clear rule that staff observe and report rather than chase anyone.
Wollongong homes and what they mean for security
Central Wollongong mixes office buildings and shops around the Crown Street Mall with a fast-growing number of apartment towers near the station and North Beach, alongside older blocks of flats and Federation and inter-war cottages in the surrounding streets. Apartment residents share lobbies, car parks and bike stores, while older houses often have a front verandah, a side path and a back lane.
Security considerations in Wollongong
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in Wollongong. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Theft from shops in the city centre
- Shared entries and car parks in apartment buildings
- Property damage and late-night assaults around the centre
Licensing in New South Wales
Licensing and registration requirements vary by state, service, and the work being performed. Treat the information below as a directory aid, not a substitute for checking the relevant regulator. Security licences in New South Wales are issued by NSW Police Force Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate. Each Wollongong listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in Wollongong
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare Wollongong quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Regional NSW.
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