Corowa Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Corowa Crime Map

Corowa crime map

Corowa Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Corowa
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 393, down 16% from 467 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Corowa is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Corowa and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Corowa.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (3 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 21% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (25 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 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Corowa: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Corowa is ranked safer than 42% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Corowa crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 67% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Corowa. As a result, Corowa has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Corowa, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Corowa’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Corowa’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Corowa’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Corowa is 1371 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Corowa is 1 in 72. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Corowa is 1 in 36. This is equal to a rate of 2689 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Corowa Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person771371
Property and deception offences1512689
Drug offences24427
Public order and security offences31552
Justice procedures offences671193
Other offences43766
Total3936999

Corowa Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 72

In Corowa

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Corowa vs NSW

Corowa population: 5615

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3262864570770
Sexual offences914650160179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3540910623501
Other offences against the person118831823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault589
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences471
Domestic violence related assault15267
Non-domestic violence related assault17303

Corowa Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Corowa

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Corowa vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Corowa vs NSW, Australia

Corowa population: 5615

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9618002817102204
Burglary/Break and Enter1924967338306
Arson137601846
Malicious damage to property3549136623602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8142
Steal from motor vehicle13232
Steal from retail store18321
Break and enter dwelling12214
Break and enter non-dwelling7125

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Corowa vs NSW

Drug Offences: Corowa 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 possession203403235641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116181366
Other drug offences358415372

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: Corowa vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2417321427212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664125179.54

Corowa Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Corowa vs NSW

Corowa Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Corowa in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Corowa?

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

What is the crime rate in Corowa?

The overall crime rate in Corowa, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6999 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 Corowa a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Corowa total crime rate in 2021 was 6999. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Corowa has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Corowa safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Corowa

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 Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2115
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2217
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault75
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences523
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery124
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 harassment2635
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft38
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle913
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store718
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2017
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1223
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1717
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1312
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1117
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3435
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 cannabis66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines311
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs53
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1616
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent04
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences117
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences64
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences15338
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1144
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1713
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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