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Crime rate in Bowral, NSW, Australia, 2576

Suburb in Wingecarribee

Crime Rank: 10/100

(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 402 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 68 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 135 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bowral crime trends

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Bowral crime compared

Top crime types in Bowral:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 60 reported cases of Theft.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 53 reported cases of Property damage.

    53

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 44 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    44

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 40 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    14

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Bowral there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bowral

    1 in 158

    In 2024 in Bowral your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 158

  • 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

  • Bowral

    1 in 80

    In 2024 in Bowral your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 80

  • 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 Bowral rank in crime?

Bowral suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bowral a safe suburb?

Bowral suburb could be considered 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 Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bowral?

60 Theft cases were reported in Bowral in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bowral?

Crime in Bowral has decreased by 20.24% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bowral in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bowral 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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