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Crime rate in Bowral, NSW, Australia, 2576

Suburb in Wingecarribee

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,764 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 37.18 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 504 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 101 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 153 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.36% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bowral crime trends

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Bowral crime compared

Top crime types in Bowral:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 79 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    79

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 72 reported cases of Theft.

    72

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 65 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    65

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 41 reported cases of Deception.

    41

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 30 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    30

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bowral there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bowral

    1 in 107

    In 2023 in Bowral your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107

  • 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

  • Bowral

    1 in 70

    In 2023 in Bowral your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • 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 Bowral rank in crime?

Bowral suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bowral a safe suburb?

Bowral suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bowral?

The top crime types in Bowral are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Bowral?

79 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bowral in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bowral?

Crime in Bowral has increased by 27.27% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bowral in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bowral 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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