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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 543 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 108.32 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 195 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
38.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.44% 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 2024 in Bega there were 101 reported cases of Theft.

    101

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 70 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    70

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bega there were 63 reported cases of Property damage.

    63

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bega there were 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    44

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bega there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bega there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bega there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bega there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bega there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bega there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Bega there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Bega there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bega

    1 in 51

    In 2024 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 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?

101 Theft cases were reported in Bega in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bega?

Crime in Bega has increased by 9.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bega in 2024?

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

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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