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Crime rate in Bowenfels, NSW, Australia, 2790

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 57/100

(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 421 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 205.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 72 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
35.14 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
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Violent Crimes
94.78% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bowenfels crime trends

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Bowenfels crime compared

Top crime types in Bowenfels:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 78 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    78

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 46 reported cases of Theft.

    46

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 37 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bowenfels there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bowenfels

    1 in 28

    In 2025 in Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28

  • 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

  • Bowenfels

    1 in 18

    In 2025 in Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Bowenfels rank in crime?

Bowenfels suburb is ranked 57/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Bowenfels?

78 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Bowenfels in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bowenfels?

Crime in Bowenfels has decreased by 0.47% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bowenfels in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bowenfels 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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