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Crime rate in Moruya, NSW, Australia, 2537

Suburb in Eurobodalla

Crime Rank: 38/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,295 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 77.89 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 786 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 183.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 103 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 210 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.98 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moruya crime trends

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Moruya crime compared

Top crime types in Moruya:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 178 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    178

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 129 reported cases of Theft.

    129

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 86 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    86

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 74 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    74

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 63 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    63

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 49 reported cases of Property damage.

    49

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 44 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    44

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 27 reported cases of Deception.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 17 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Moruya there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moruya

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Moruya your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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

  • Moruya

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Moruya your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Moruya rank in crime?

Moruya suburb is ranked 38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moruya a safe suburb?

Moruya suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Moruya?

The top crime types in Moruya are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Moruya?

178 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Moruya in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Moruya?

Crime in Moruya has decreased by 6.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Moruya in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moruya 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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