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Crime rate in Cowan, NSW, Australia, 2081

Suburb in Hornsby

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 631 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.90 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 38 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.22 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cowan crime trends

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Cowan crime compared

Top crime types in Cowan:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Cowan there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cowan

    1 in 126

    In 2024 in Cowan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 126

  • 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

  • Cowan

    1 in 79

    In 2024 in Cowan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Cowan rank in crime?

Cowan suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cowan a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Cowan?

The top crime types in Cowan are Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Cowan?

10 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Cowan in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Cowan?

Crime in Cowan has increased by 72.73% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Cowan in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cowan 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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