Moree Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 2% of most Australia suburbs

Moree Crime Map

Moree crime map

Moree Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moree
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3203, up 29% from 2478 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moree is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moree and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moree.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (4 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 56% (88 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 28% (124 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 97% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moree: 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, Moree is ranked safer than 2% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Moree crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 97% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Moree. As a result, Moree has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Moree, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 4 (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 Moree’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 Moree’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Moree’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 Moree is 6946 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 Moree is 1 in 13. 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 Moree is 1 in 6. This is equal to a rate of 13782 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.

Moree Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6246946
Property and deception offences123813782
Drug offences1741937
Public order and security offences2222471
Justice procedures offences5716356
Other offences3744163
Total320335656

Moree Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 13

In Moree

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moree vs NSW

Moree population: 8983

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault375628644175770
Sexual offences3314650367179
Robbery9176010022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment203409102260501
Other offences against the person418834523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault18200
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15167
Domestic violence related assault1972193
Non-domestic violence related assault1511681

Moree Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Moree

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moree vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moree vs NSW, Australia

Moree population: 8983

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft56918002863342204
Burglary/Break and Enter245249672727306
Arson70376077946
Malicious damage to property354491363941602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft61679
Steal from motor vehicle1601781
Steal from retail store1021135
Break and enter dwelling1962182
Break and enter non-dwelling49545

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moree vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moree 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 possession14834032164841667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293567705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116111366
Other drug offences20584122372

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: Moree vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct146173211625212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences7614664846179.54

Moree Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moree vs NSW

Moree Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moree in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moree?

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

What is the crime rate in Moree?

The overall crime rate in Moree, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 35656 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 Moree a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moree total crime rate in 2021 was 35656. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moree has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moree safe at night?

50% of crimes in Moree occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Moree at night.

Total Crime Stats of Moree

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 Police2027
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault172197
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault120151
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1718
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2090
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery7515
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 harassment140203
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person84
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3161
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle127160
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store60102
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1716
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling5855
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person812
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7590
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences6973
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling138196
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling19149
Property and deception offencesArsonArson5670
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property341354
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics34
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5382
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines3644
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2012
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis431
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines124
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis31
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2120
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4566
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3244
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1220
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent2116
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences6376
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2332
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences13
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences72339
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order150156
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions291334
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear2425
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2952
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures72

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