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Crime rate in Howlong, NSW, Australia, 2643

Suburb in Federation

Crime Rank: 17/100

(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 181 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 47 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.45% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.01% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Howlong crime trends

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Howlong crime compared

Top crime types in Howlong:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Howlong there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Howlong

    1 in 81

    In 2024 in Howlong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 81

  • 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

  • Howlong

    1 in 64

    In 2024 in Howlong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 64

  • 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 Howlong rank in crime?

Howlong suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Howlong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Howlong?

The top crime types in Howlong are Assault and related offences, Theft, Weapons and explosives offences.

What is the most reported crime in Howlong?

32 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Howlong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Howlong?

Crime in Howlong has increased by 60.18% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Howlong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Howlong 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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