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Crime rate in Baw Baw (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2580

Suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 271 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 55.08 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 15 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Baw Baw (NSW) crime trends

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Baw Baw (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Baw Baw (NSW):


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Baw Baw (NSW)

    1 in 136

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • Baw Baw (NSW)

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Baw Baw (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 Baw Baw (NSW) rank in crime?

Baw Baw (NSW) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Baw Baw (NSW) a safe suburb?

Baw Baw (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Baw Baw (NSW)?

The top crime types in Baw Baw (NSW) are Burglary/Break and enter, Theft, Public nuisance offences.

What is the most reported crime in Baw Baw (NSW)?

2 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Baw Baw (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Baw Baw (NSW)?

Crime in Baw Baw (NSW) has increased by 200% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Baw Baw (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Baw Baw (NSW) in 2025.

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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