North Nowra Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

North Nowra Crime Map

North Nowra crime map

North Nowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Nowra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 232, down 2% from 237 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Nowra is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Nowra and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Nowra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (2 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 decreased by 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 51% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Nowra: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that North Nowra’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 62% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 41% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to North Nowra. Therefore, North Nowra’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in North Nowra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 34 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand North Nowra’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in North Nowra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of North Nowra crime statistics shows that there are 1485 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in North Nowra are 1 in 66.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in North Nowra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 72, equivalent to a rate of 1365 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

North Nowra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person871485
Property and deception offences801365
Drug offences6102
Public order and security offences17290
Justice procedures offences34580
Other offences8137
Total2323960

North Nowra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 66

In North Nowra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Nowra vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Nowra vs NSW

North Nowra population: 5859

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4362864734770
Sexual offences1414650239179
Robbery117601722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910495501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10171
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences468
Domestic violence related assault29495
Non-domestic violence related assault13222

North Nowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In North Nowra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Nowra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Nowra vs NSW, Australia

North Nowra population: 5859

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft451800287682204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967256306
Arson237603446
Malicious damage to property1849136307602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft585
Steal from motor vehicle8137
Steal from retail store117
Break and enter dwelling14239
Break and enter non-dwelling117

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Nowra vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Nowra 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 possession5340328541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411772

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: North Nowra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321102212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664188179.54

North Nowra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Nowra vs NSW

North Nowra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Nowra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Nowra?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in North Nowra is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in North Nowra?

The overall crime rate in North Nowra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3960 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 North Nowra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Nowra total crime rate in 2021 was 3960. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Nowra has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Nowra safe at night?

40% of crimes in North Nowra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Nowra at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Nowra

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 assault2629
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault513
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault610
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences618
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery114
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 harassment2529
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle108
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1118
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences28
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1214
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling711
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3718
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 cannabis64
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
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 cannabis00
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 cannabis30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1311
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences62
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences75
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1325
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions134
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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