Moss Vale Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 59% of most Australia suburbs

Moss Vale Crime Map

Moss Vale crime map

Moss Vale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moss Vale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 768, up 23% from 625 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moss Vale is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moss Vale and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moss Vale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 24% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moss Vale: 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, Moss Vale is ranked safer than 59% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Moss Vale crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 73% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Moss Vale. As a result, Moss Vale has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Moss Vale, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 32 (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 Moss Vale’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 Moss Vale’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Moss Vale’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 Moss Vale is 1408 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 Moss Vale is 1 in 70. 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 Moss Vale is 1 in 61. This is equal to a rate of 1622 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.

Moss Vale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1311408
Property and deception offences1511622
Drug offences1421526
Public order and security offences59634
Justice procedures offences1351451
Other offences1501612
Total7688252

Moss Vale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 70

In Moss Vale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Moss Vale vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Moss Vale vs NSW

Moss Vale population: 9307

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6262864666770
Sexual offences1514650161179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4840910516501
Other offences against the person618836423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10107
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences554
Domestic violence related assault31333
Non-domestic violence related assault27290

Moss Vale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 61

In Moss Vale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moss Vale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moss Vale vs NSW, Australia

Moss Vale population: 9307

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft911800289782204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967107306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property4949136526602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft332
Steal from motor vehicle16172
Steal from retail store10107
Break and enter dwelling332
Break and enter non-dwelling775

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moss Vale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moss Vale 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 possession523403255941667
Drug dealing and trafficking7262937747705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences18584119372

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: Moss Vale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2517321269212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3414664365179.54

Moss Vale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moss Vale vs NSW

Moss Vale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moss Vale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moss Vale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Moss Vale is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Moss Vale?

The overall crime rate in Moss Vale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8252 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 Moss Vale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moss Vale total crime rate in 2021 was 8252. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moss Vale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moss Vale safe at night?

39% of crimes in Moss Vale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Moss Vale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Moss Vale

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 Police24
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2531
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2327
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault810
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences737
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery325
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 harassment2448
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person06
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1516
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store510
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling196
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3237
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1115
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling123
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling817
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6949
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3936
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines125
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs27
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis014
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines4058
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1218
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1113
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct62
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent17
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1134
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences910
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences6771
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1567
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1515
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions91104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer98
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