Boorowa Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Boorowa Crime Map

Boorowa crime map

Boorowa Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Boorowa.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Boorowa
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 106, up 47% from 72 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Boorowa is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of NSW suburbs are safer than Boorowa and 42% of suburbs are more dangerous than Boorowa.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Boorowa: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Boorowa are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 49% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Boorowa are higher than approximately 58% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 27 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Boorowa’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Boorowa. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Boorowa Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1165 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Boorowa was 1 in 85. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Boorowa is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2383 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Boorowa Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person221165
Property and deception offences452383
Drug offences3159
Public order and security offences15794
Justice procedures offences4212
Other offences17900
Total1065614

Boorowa Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 85

In Boorowa

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Boorowa vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Boorowa vs NSW

Boorowa population: 1888

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864689770
Sexual offences314650159179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910265501
Other offences against the person118835323

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Boorowa crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3159
Domestic violence related assault6318
Non-domestic violence related assault7371

Boorowa Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Boorowa

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Boorowa vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Boorowa vs NSW, Australia

Boorowa population: 1888

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2418002812712204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967318306
Arson137605346
Malicious damage to property1449136742602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Boorowa crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft153
Steal from motor vehicle4212
Steal from retail store2106
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling6318

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Boorowa vs NSW

Drug Offences: Boorowa vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession23403210641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415372

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Boorowa vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321371212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664424179.54

Boorowa Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Boorowa vs NSW

Boorowa Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Boorowa in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Boorowa in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Boorowa?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Boorowa is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Boorowa?

The overall crime rate in Boorowa, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5614 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Boorowa a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Boorowa total crime rate in 2021 was 5614. This means it’s 42% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Boorowa has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Boorowa safe at night?

41% of crimes in Boorowa occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Boorowa at night.

Total Crime Stats of Boorowa

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault76
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault57
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences111
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery73
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment85
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud711
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1014
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences28
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences42
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences615
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney