Moama Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Moama Crime Map

Moama crime map

Moama Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moama
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 397, down 40% from 666 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moama is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moama and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moama.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 106% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (1 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 114% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 71% (46 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 157% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 132% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moama: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Moama is safer than only 49% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Moama’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Moama perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Moama is greater than that of roughly 57% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Moama, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Moama’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Moama. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Moama.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Moama is 802 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 124 if you reside in Moama.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Moama are 1 in 36, with a rate of 2739 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Moama Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person58802
Property and deception offences1982739
Drug offences39540
Public order and security offences25346
Justice procedures offences42581
Other offences35484
Total3975493

Moama Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 124

In Moama

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moama vs NSW

Moama population: 7228

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3562864484770
Sexual offences1014650138179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910152501
Other offences against the person218832823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault797
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences342
Domestic violence related assault16221
Non-domestic violence related assault18249

Moama Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Moama

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moama vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moama vs NSW, Australia

Moama population: 7228

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11118002815362204
Burglary/Break and Enter3024967415306
Arson637608346
Malicious damage to property5149136706602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18249
Steal from motor vehicle26360
Steal from retail store342
Break and enter dwelling9125
Break and enter non-dwelling21291

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moama vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moama 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 possession273403237441667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293697705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences758419772

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: Moama vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732169212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2014664277179.54

Moama Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moama vs NSW

Moama Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moama in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moama?

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

What is the crime rate in Moama?

The overall crime rate in Moama, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5493 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 Moama a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moama total crime rate in 2021 was 5493. This means it’s 43% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moama has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moama safe at night?

47% of crimes in Moama occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Moama at night.

Total Crime Stats of Moama

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1116
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault618
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault47
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences512
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery93
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 harassment1311
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person42
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft718
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle726
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store63
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling616
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud912
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2631
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling29
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12121
Property and deception offencesArsonArson56
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2251
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine18
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis149
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences87
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1420
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences58
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences42026
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1723
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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