Bow Bowing Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Bow Bowing Crime Map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person14870
Property and deception offences281739
Drug offences162
Public order and security offences3186
Justice procedures offences2124
Other offences3186
Total513168

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)

Violent crimes against the person in Bow Bowing vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bow Bowing vs NSW

Bow Bowing population: 1610

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864435770
Sexual offences214650124179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910311501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2124
Domestic violence related assault4248
Non-domestic violence related assault3186

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 offences in Bow Bowing vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bow Bowing vs NSW, Australia

Bow Bowing population: 1610

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1918002811802204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967186306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136373602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2124
Steal from motor vehicle8497
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3186
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bow Bowing vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bow Bowing 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 possession1340326241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Bow Bowing vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664186179.54

Bow Bowing Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bow Bowing vs NSW

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

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 assault64
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences05
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery12
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 harassment45
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud15
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property56
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 cannabis00
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 drugs01
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences33
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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