Cowra Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

Cowra Crime Map

Cowra crime map

Cowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cowra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1395, up 20% from 1160 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cowra is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cowra and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cowra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (11 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 51% (54 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 32% (68 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 62% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cowra: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Cowra are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 12% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Cowra are higher than approximately 87% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 11 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Cowra’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Cowra. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Cowra Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2728 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Cowra was 1 in 36. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Cowra is 1 in 16, with a rate of 5840 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Cowra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2772728
Property and deception offences5935840
Drug offences89877
Public order and security offences1161142
Justice procedures offences1671645
Other offences1531507
Total139513738

Cowra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 36

In Cowra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cowra vs NSW

Cowra population: 10154

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault136628641339770
Sexual offences3614650355179
Robbery417603922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9640910945501
Other offences against the person518834923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault17167
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19187
Domestic violence related assault78768
Non-domestic violence related assault53522

Cowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Cowra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cowra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cowra vs NSW, Australia

Cowra population: 10154

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft27918002827482204
Burglary/Break and Enter161249671586306
Arson25376024646
Malicious damage to property128491361261602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft47463
Steal from motor vehicle58571
Steal from retail store31305
Break and enter dwelling1321300
Break and enter non-dwelling29286

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cowra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cowra 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 possession623403261141667
Drug dealing and trafficking2162932077705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658415972

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: Cowra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct6017321591212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5614664552179.54

Cowra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cowra vs NSW

Cowra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cowra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cowra?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Cowra is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Cowra?

The overall crime rate in Cowra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13738 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 Cowra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cowra total crime rate in 2021 was 13738. This means it’s 13% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cowra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cowra safe at night?

49% of crimes in Cowra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cowra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cowra

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 Police45
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7678
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7153
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1117
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1453
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4019
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment8596
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person55
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2947
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3958
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2331
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4244
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person52
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft04
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4053
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2933
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling75132
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling32129
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1225
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property158128
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3331
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1815
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs414
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 amphetamines119
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis40
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences126
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2842
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct57
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language78
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences6556
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1514
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences62139
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6371
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions6586
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

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