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Crime rate in Moama, NSW, Australia, 2731

Suburb in Murray River

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,213 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 582.91 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 575 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 53 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 315 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moama crime trends

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Moama crime compared

Top crime types in Moama:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Moama there were 175 reported cases of Theft.

    175

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Moama there were 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    77

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Moama there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Moama there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Moama there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 23 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Moama there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Moama there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Moama there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Moama there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moama

    1 in 136

    In 2024 in Moama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • Moama

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Moama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Moama rank in crime?

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

Is Moama a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moama?

The top crime types in Moama are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Moama?

175 Theft cases were reported in Moama in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Moama?

Crime in Moama has increased by 13.41% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Moama in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moama 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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