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Crime rate in South Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,165

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    8.62 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    327

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    103.32

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    38

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

  • Property Crimes
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    139

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.01

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    43.92

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    83.04%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    83.79%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 101 cases of Theft.

    101

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 49 cases of Deception.

    49

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 38 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 30 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    30

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 28 cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 24 cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 13 cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 9 cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 6 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Nowra there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Nowra

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in South Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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 Nowra

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in South Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Nowra rank in crime?

South Nowra suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Nowra a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in South Nowra?

The top crime types in South Nowra are Theft, Deception, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in South Nowra?

101 Theft cases were reported in South Nowra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Nowra?

Crime in South Nowra has increased by 25.29% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Nowra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South 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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