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Crime rate in Cowes, VIC, Australia, 3922

Suburb in Bass Coast

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,593 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.86 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 428 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 191 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cowes crime trends

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Cowes crime compared

Top crime types in Cowes:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 102 reported cases of Theft.

    102

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 77 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 59 reported cases of Property damage.

    59

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 23 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Cowes there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cowes

    1 in 106

    In 2023 in Cowes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Cowes

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Cowes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Cowes rank in crime?

Cowes suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cowes a safe suburb?

Cowes suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Cowes?

The top crime types in Cowes are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cowes?

102 Theft cases were reported in Cowes in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cowes?

Crime in Cowes has increased by 11.17% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cowes in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cowes 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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