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Crime rate in Bega, NSW, Australia, 2550

Suburb in Bega Valley

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,013 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.17 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 495 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 98.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 98 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 166 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.28% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bega crime trends

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Bega crime compared

Top crime types in Bega:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bega there were 78 reported cases of Theft.

    78

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 72 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    72

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 70 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    70

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bega there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bega there were 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bega there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bega there were 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bega there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bega there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Bega there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bega there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bega there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bega there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bega there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bega

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bega

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bega rank in crime?

Bega suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bega a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bega?

The top crime types in Bega are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bega?

78 Theft cases were reported in Bega in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bega?

Crime in Bega has increased by 11.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bega in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bega in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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