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Crime rate in Bega, NSW, Australia, 2550

Suburb in Bega Valley

Crime Rank: 26/100

(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 503 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 89 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 156 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bega crime trends

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Bega crime compared

Top crime types in Bega:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 84 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    84

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bega there were 80 reported cases of Theft.

    80

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 64 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bega there were 59 reported cases of Property damage.

    59

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bega there were 49 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bega there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bega there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bega there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bega there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bega there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bega there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bega there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bega there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Bega there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bega there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bega

    1 in 56

    In 2025 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 56

  • 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

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Bega your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 rank in crime?

Bega suburb is ranked 26/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bega?

84 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Bega in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bega?

Crime in Bega has decreased by 7.37% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bega in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bega 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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