South Bowenfels Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

South Bowenfels Crime Map

South Bowenfels crime map

South Bowenfels Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Bowenfels
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 79, up 49% from 53 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Bowenfels is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Bowenfels and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Bowenfels.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Bowenfels: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in South Bowenfels are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 62% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in South Bowenfels are higher than approximately 60% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of South Bowenfels’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in South Bowenfels. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

South Bowenfels Crime rate for crimes against the person is 530 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in South Bowenfels was 1 in 188. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in South Bowenfels is 1 in 42, with a rate of 2345 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

South Bowenfels Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7530
Property and deception offences312345
Drug offences4303
Public order and security offences6454
Justice procedures offences3227
Other offences282118
Total795976

South Bowenfels Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 188

In South Bowenfels

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South Bowenfels vs NSW

South Bowenfels population: 1322

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864378770
Sexual offences11465076179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091076501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences176
Domestic violence related assault4303
Non-domestic violence related assault176

South Bowenfels Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 42

In South Bowenfels

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Bowenfels vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Bowenfels vs NSW, Australia

South Bowenfels population: 1322

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2318002817402204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967151306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136454602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle6454
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2151
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Bowenfels vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Bowenfels 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 possession43403230341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: South Bowenfels vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321227212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664227179.54

South Bowenfels Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Bowenfels vs NSW

South Bowenfels Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Bowenfels in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in South Bowenfels?

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

What is the crime rate in South Bowenfels?

The overall crime rate in South Bowenfels, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5976 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 South Bowenfels a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Bowenfels total crime rate in 2021 was 5976. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Bowenfels has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Bowenfels safe at night?

37% of crimes in South Bowenfels occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in South Bowenfels at night.

Total Crime Stats of South Bowenfels

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault34
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences311
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery81
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 harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud811
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property96
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences03
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences327
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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