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Crime rate in Howlong, NSW, Australia, 2643

Suburb in Federation

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,997 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 156.40 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 113 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 38 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.34 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
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Violent Crimes
73.78% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.01% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Howlong crime trends

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Howlong crime compared

Top crime types in Howlong:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 18 reported cases of Theft.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Howlong there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Howlong

    1 in 136

    In 2023 in Howlong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • Howlong

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in Howlong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Howlong rank in crime?

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

Is Howlong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Howlong?

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

What is the most reported crime in Howlong?

18 Theft cases were reported in Howlong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Howlong?

Crime in Howlong has increased by 17.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Howlong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Howlong 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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