Moruya Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

Moruya Crime Map

Moruya crime map

Moruya Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moruya
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 569, up 0% from 568 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moruya is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moruya and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moruya.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (9 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 63% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Moruya: 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, Moruya is ranked safer than 12% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Moruya crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 86% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Moruya. As a result, Moruya has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Moruya, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 (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 Moruya’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 Moruya’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Moruya’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 Moruya is 2989 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 Moruya is 1 in 32. 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 Moruya is 1 in 17. This is equal to a rate of 5531 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.

Moruya Crime Rates by Offences Division

Moruya Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Moruya

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moruya vs NSW

Moruya population: 4249

NSW population: 8058541

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

Moruya Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Moruya

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moruya vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moruya vs NSW, Australia

Moruya population: 4249

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moruya vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moruya vs New South Wales

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: Moruya vs NSW

Moruya Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moruya vs NSW

Moruya Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moruya in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moruya?

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

What is the crime rate in Moruya?

The overall crime rate in Moruya, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13391 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 Moruya a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moruya total crime rate in 2021 was 13391. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moruya has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moruya safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Moruya

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