Nowra, NSW, 2541 Crime Rate and Statistics

Nowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2606, up 5% from 2485 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Nowra is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of NSW suburbs are safer than Nowra and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Nowra.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (35 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (65 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 129% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 118% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in 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 Nowra’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 3% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 95% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Nowra. Therefore, Nowra’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Nowra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 5 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 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 Nowra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Nowra crime statistics shows that there are 6230 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 Nowra are 1 in 15.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Nowra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 9, equivalent to a rate of 10134 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.

Nowra Crime Rates by Offences Division

Nowra Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Nowra vs NSW

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

Nowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Nowra vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Nowra vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Nowra vs NSW

Nowra Crimes per Square KM

Nowra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Nowra in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in 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 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 Nowra is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Nowra?

The overall crime rate in Nowra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 26355 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 Nowra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Nowra total crime rate in 2021 was 26355. This means it’s 5% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Nowra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Nowra safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Nowra

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