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Crime rate in Bega Valley, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 29/100

(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 1,691 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 302 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 575 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.41 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
32.8% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
18.11% 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 2025 in Bega Valley there were 280 reported cases of Theft.

    280

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 226 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    226

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 225 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    225

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 219 reported cases of Property damage.

    219

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 153 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    153

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 104 reported cases of Deception.

    104

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 101 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    101

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 72 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    72

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    65

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 47 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    47

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 28 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bega Valley there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bega Valley

    1 in 119

    In 2025 in Bega Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bega Valley

    1 in 62

    In 2025 in Bega Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 29/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bega Valley?

280 Theft cases were reported in Bega Valley in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bega Valley?

Crime in Bega Valley has decreased by 14.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bega Valley in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bega Valley in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Bega Valley?

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

What is the safest suburb in Bega Valley?

The safest suburb in Bega Valley is Angledale, 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 Tinpot, Mount Darragh and Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW).


Suburbs in Bega Valley

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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