Canowindra Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Canowindra Crime Map

Canowindra crime map

Canowindra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Canowindra
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Canowindra is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Canowindra and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Canowindra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 62% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Canowindra: 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 Canowindra’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 41% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 65% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Canowindra. Therefore, Canowindra’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Canowindra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 23 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 Canowindra’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 Canowindra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Canowindra crime statistics shows that there are 1564 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 Canowindra are 1 in 63.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Canowindra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 38, equivalent to a rate of 2552 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.

Canowindra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person381564
Property and deception offences622552
Drug offences4165
Public order and security offences12494
Justice procedures offences261070
Other offences19782
Total1616628

Canowindra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Canowindra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Canowindra vs NSW

Canowindra population: 2429

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864988770
Sexual offences314650124179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910412501
Other offences against the person118834123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3124
Domestic violence related assault9371
Non-domestic violence related assault15618

Canowindra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 38

In Canowindra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Canowindra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Canowindra vs NSW, Australia

Canowindra population: 2429

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft241800289882204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967865306
Arson137604146
Malicious damage to property1649136659602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft282
Steal from motor vehicle7288
Steal from retail store141
Break and enter dwelling6247
Break and enter non-dwelling15618

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Canowindra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Canowindra 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 possession33403212441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116411366
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: Canowindra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321165212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664329179.54

Canowindra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Canowindra vs NSW

Canowindra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Canowindra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Canowindra?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Canowindra is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Canowindra?

The overall crime rate in Canowindra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6628 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 Canowindra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Canowindra total crime rate in 2021 was 6628. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Canowindra has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Canowindra safe at night?

42% of crimes in Canowindra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Canowindra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Canowindra

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 assault129
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault615
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery53
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 harassment1810
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person41
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle37
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling56
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud56
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences81
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling76
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling6115
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3016
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass83
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences48
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences15
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions115
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
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