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Crime rate in Moruya Heads, NSW, Australia, 2537

Suburb in Eurobodalla

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,125 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 20 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 17.78 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moruya Heads crime trends

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Moruya Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Moruya Heads:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moruya Heads

    1 in 281

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 281

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Moruya Heads

    1 in 161

    In 2025 in Moruya Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 161

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Moruya Heads rank in crime?

Moruya Heads suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moruya Heads a safe suburb?

Moruya Heads suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Moruya Heads?

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

What is the most reported crime in Moruya Heads?

5 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Moruya Heads in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Moruya Heads?

Crime in Moruya Heads has decreased by 39.39% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Moruya Heads in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moruya Heads in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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