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Crime rate in Bowenfels, NSW, Australia, 2790

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 68/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,049 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 21.83 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 423 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 206.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 105 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 117 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
51.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bowenfels crime trends

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Bowenfels crime compared

Top crime types in Bowenfels:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 79 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    79

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 70 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    70

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 52 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    52

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 52 reported cases of Property damage.

    52

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bowenfels there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bowenfels

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 20

  • 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

  • Bowenfels

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Bowenfels rank in crime?

Bowenfels suburb is ranked 68/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bowenfels a safe suburb?

Bowenfels suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bowenfels?

The top crime types in Bowenfels are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Bowenfels?

79 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bowenfels in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bowenfels?

Crime in Bowenfels has decreased by 18.81% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bowenfels in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bowenfels 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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