Howlong Crime Index

64

(100 is safest)

Safer than 64% of most Australia suburbs

Howlong Crime Map

Howlong crime map

Howlong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Howlong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 119, down 38% from 192 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Howlong is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW suburbs are safer than Howlong and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Howlong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 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 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (6 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 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Howlong: 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, Howlong is ranked safer than 64% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Howlong crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 42% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Howlong. As a result, Howlong has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Howlong, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 35 (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 Howlong’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 Howlong’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Howlong’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 Howlong is 908 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 Howlong is 1 in 109. 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 Howlong is 1 in 53. This is equal to a rate of 1849 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.

Howlong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person27908
Property and deception offences551849
Drug offences8269
Public order and security offences6202
Justice procedures offences12403
Other offences11370
Total1194000

Howlong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 109

In Howlong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Howlong vs NSW

Howlong population: 2975

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864471770
Sexual offences414650134179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910303501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3101
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences134
Domestic violence related assault4134
Non-domestic violence related assault10336

Howlong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Howlong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Howlong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Howlong vs NSW, Australia

Howlong population: 2975

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3518002811762204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967235306
Arson237606746
Malicious damage to property1149136370602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3101
Steal from motor vehicle7235
Steal from retail store134
Break and enter dwelling4134
Break and enter non-dwelling3101

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Howlong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Howlong 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 possession63403220241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116671366
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: Howlong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732167212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664134179.54

Howlong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Howlong vs NSW

Howlong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Howlong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Howlong?

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

What is the crime rate in Howlong?

The overall crime rate in Howlong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4000 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 Howlong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Howlong total crime rate in 2021 was 4000. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Howlong has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Howlong safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Howlong

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 assault94
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault410
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault43
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences57
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
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 harassment39
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud97
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences710
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1811
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 cannabis25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
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 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 cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences54
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 offences8811
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer50
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures04

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