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Crime rate in Bega Valley, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 34/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 35,890 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,632.75 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,989 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 335 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 645 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.75% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
21.13% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bega Valley crime trends

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Bega Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Bega Valley:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 289 reported cases of Theft.

    289

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 228 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    228

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 228 reported cases of Property damage.

    228

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 227 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    227

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 226 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    226

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 145 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    145

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 117 reported cases of Deception.

    117

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 106 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    106

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 99 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    99

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 82 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    82

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 75 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    75

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    32

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 30 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bega Valley there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bega Valley

    1 in 107

    In 2024 in Bega Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bega Valley

    1 in 56

    In 2024 in Bega Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bega Valley rank in crime?

Bega Valley lga is ranked 34/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bega Valley a safe lga?

Bega Valley lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bega Valley?

The top crime types in Bega Valley are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Bega Valley?

289 Theft cases were reported in Bega Valley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bega Valley?

Crime in Bega Valley has increased by 9.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bega Valley in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bega Valley in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Bega Valley?

The least safe suburb in Bega Valley is Green Cape, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bega Valley?

The safest suburb in Bega Valley is Mogareeka, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bega Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bega Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Green Cape, Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW) and Nungatta.


Suburbs in Bega Valley

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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