Bow Bowing Crime Index
67
(100 is safest)
Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs
Bow Bowing Crime Map

Bow Bowing Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bow Bowing.

- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 51, up 24% from 41 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Bow Bowing is in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning 31% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bow Bowing and 69% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bow Bowing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 46% (6 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 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Bow Bowing: An In-Depth Analysis
Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Bow Bowing is safer than only 67% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Bow Bowing’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
How does Bow Bowing perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Bow Bowing is greater than that of roughly 31% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.
As a resident of Bow Bowing, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 37 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.
To get a more comprehensive understanding of Bow Bowing’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Bow Bowing. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Bow Bowing.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Bow Bowing is 870 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 114 if you reside in Bow Bowing.
Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Bow Bowing are 1 in 57, with a rate of 1739 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.
Bow Bowing Crime Rates by Offences Division
Bow Bowing Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 114
In Bow Bowing
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Bow Bowing vs NSW
Bow Bowing population: 1610
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bow Bowing crime rates for the selected offences.
Bow Bowing Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 57
In Bow Bowing
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Bow Bowing vs NSW, Australia
Bow Bowing population: 1610
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bow Bowing crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Bow Bowing vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Bow Bowing vs NSW
Bow Bowing Crimes per Square KM
Bow Bowing Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Bow Bowing in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bow Bowing in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Bow Bowing?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bow Bowing is steal from motor vehicle.
What is the crime rate in Bow Bowing?
The overall crime rate in Bow Bowing, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3168 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 Bow Bowing a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bow Bowing total crime rate in 2021 was 3168. This means it’s 69% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bow Bowing has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Bow Bowing safe at night?
28% of crimes in Bow Bowing occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bow Bowing at night.
Total Crime Stats of Bow Bowing
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
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