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Crime rate in South Bowenfels, NSW, Australia, 2790

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,326 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 30.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 55 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
61.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.26% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Bowenfels crime trends

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South Bowenfels crime compared

Top crime types in South Bowenfels:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Bowenfels

    1 in 221

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 221

  • 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

  • South Bowenfels

    1 in 88

    In 2025 in South Bowenfels your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 88

  • 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 South Bowenfels rank in crime?

South Bowenfels suburb is ranked 10/100 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 could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Bowenfels?

The top crime types in South Bowenfels are Drug use and possession, Justice procedures offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in South Bowenfels?

10 Drug use and possession cases were reported in South Bowenfels in 2025.

Is crime increasing in South Bowenfels?

Crime in South Bowenfels has decreased by 0% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in South Bowenfels in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Bowenfels 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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