Bowenfels Crime Index

7

(100 is safest)

Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs

Bowenfels Crime Map

Bowenfels crime map

Bowenfels Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bowenfels
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 526, up 45% from 362 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bowenfels is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bowenfels and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bowenfels.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (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 decreased by 56% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bowenfels: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Bowenfels’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 7% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 95% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bowenfels. Therefore, Bowenfels’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Bowenfels comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 8 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Bowenfels’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Bowenfels.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bowenfels crime statistics shows that there are 5498 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Bowenfels are 1 in 17.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bowenfels, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 15, equivalent to a rate of 6136 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Bowenfels Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1125498
Property and deception offences1256136
Drug offences211031
Public order and security offences221080
Justice procedures offences532602
Other offences1939475
Total52625822

Bowenfels Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 17

In Bowenfels

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bowenfels vs NSW

Bowenfels population: 2037

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault52628642553770
Sexual offences1714650835179
Robbery217609822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment39409101915501
Other offences against the person218839823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10491
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7344
Domestic violence related assault371816
Non-domestic violence related assault15736

Bowenfels Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 15

In Bowenfels

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bowenfels vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bowenfels vs NSW, Australia

Bowenfels population: 2037

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6518002831912204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967540306
Arson4376019646
Malicious damage to property45491362209602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4196
Steal from motor vehicle15736
Steal from retail store149
Break and enter dwelling11540
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bowenfels vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bowenfels 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 possession173403283541667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293497705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116981366
Other drug offences158414972

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: Bowenfels vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321344212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664736179.54

Bowenfels Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bowenfels vs NSW

Bowenfels Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bowenfels in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bowenfels?

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

What is the crime rate in Bowenfels?

The overall crime rate in Bowenfels, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 25822 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 Bowenfels a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bowenfels total crime rate in 2021 was 25822. This means it’s 5% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bowenfels has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bowenfels safe at night?

37% of crimes in Bowenfels occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bowenfels at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bowenfels

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2437
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1815
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault710
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences817
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery217
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 harassment3239
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person42
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle715
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2219
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2117
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences95
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2411
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson44
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5245
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 cannabis139
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines98
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs40
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences71
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass66
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences515
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences11193
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1926
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3026
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer51
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