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Crime rate in West Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,504 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.57 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 79 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.53 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 28 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.78% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Nowra crime trends

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West Nowra crime compared

Top crime types in West Nowra:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in West Nowra there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Nowra

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in West Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • West Nowra

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in West Nowra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 West Nowra rank in crime?

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

Is West Nowra a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in West Nowra?

The top crime types in West Nowra are Assault and related offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in West Nowra?

13 Assault and related offences cases were reported in West Nowra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Nowra?

Crime in West Nowra has increased by 23.44% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Nowra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West 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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