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Crime rate in South Bowenfels, NSW, Australia, 2790

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,326

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    30.71 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    66

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.77

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    15

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

  • Property Crimes
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    20

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.31

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.08

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.85%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    56.25%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 13 cases of Theft.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 13 cases of Deception.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 12 cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 9 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Bowenfels

    1 in 88

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • 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

  • South Bowenfels

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in South Bowenfels 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 South Bowenfels rank in crime?

South Bowenfels suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Bowenfels a safe suburb?

South Bowenfels suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in South Bowenfels?

The top crime types in South Bowenfels are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Bowenfels?

13 Theft cases were reported in South Bowenfels in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Bowenfels?

Crime in South Bowenfels has increased by 40.43% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Bowenfels in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Bowenfels 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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