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Crime rate in Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 75/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,956 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.99 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,055 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 306.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 471 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,162 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
47.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
116.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Nowra crime compared

Top crime types in Nowra:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 721 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    721

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 625 reported cases of Theft.

    625

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 388 reported cases of Property damage.

    388

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 380 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    380

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 267 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    267

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 134 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    134

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 92 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    92

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 81 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    81

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 81 reported cases of Deception.

    81

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 66 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 63 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 49 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    49

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 17 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nowra

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • 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

  • Nowra

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Nowra rank in crime?

Nowra suburb is ranked 75/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nowra a safe suburb?

Nowra suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Nowra?

The top crime types in Nowra are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Nowra?

721 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Nowra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Nowra?

Crime in Nowra has increased by 16.38% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Nowra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 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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