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Crime rate in North Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,856 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 248 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 89 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.08% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Nowra crime trends

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North Nowra crime compared

Top crime types in North Nowra:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 49 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 41 reported cases of Property damage.

    41

  • Theft

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 37 reported cases of Theft.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in North Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Nowra

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in North Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • North Nowra

    1 in 66

    In 2024 in North Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Nowra rank in crime?

North Nowra suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Nowra a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in North Nowra?

The top crime types in North Nowra are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in North Nowra?

49 Assault and related offences cases were reported in North Nowra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in North Nowra?

Crime in North Nowra has increased by 21.57% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in North Nowra in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in North Nowra in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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