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Crime rate in North Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,856

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    204

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    34.84

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    40

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    89

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.83

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.20

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.31%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    56.48%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 37 cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 36 cases of Theft.

    36

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 28 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 24 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 23 cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 17 cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 16 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 9 cases of Deception.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in North Nowra there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Nowra

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in North Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • North Nowra

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in North Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Nowra rank in crime?

North Nowra suburb is ranked 11/100 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 Property damage, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in North Nowra?

37 Property damage cases were reported in North Nowra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Nowra?

Crime in North Nowra has decreased by 5.12% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Nowra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Nowra 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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