West Nowra Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

West Nowra Crime Map

West Nowra crime map

West Nowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across West Nowra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 64, up 3% from 62 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • West Nowra is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of NSW suburbs are safer than West Nowra and 55% of suburbs are more dangerous than West Nowra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 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 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in West Nowra: 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, West Nowra is ranked safer than 61% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that West Nowra crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 45% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than West Nowra. As a result, West Nowra has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of West Nowra, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 33 (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 West Nowra’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 West Nowra’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about West Nowra’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 West Nowra is 1189 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 West Nowra is 1 in 83. 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 West Nowra is 1 in 57. This is equal to a rate of 1717 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.

West Nowra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person181189
Property and deception offences261717
Drug offences5330
Public order and security offences3198
Justice procedures offences10661
Other offences2132
Total644227

West Nowra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 83

In West Nowra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: West Nowra vs NSW

West Nowra population: 1514

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864594770
Sexual offences214650132179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910462501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2132
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5330
Non-domestic violence related assault4264

West Nowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 57

In West Nowra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in West Nowra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: West Nowra vs NSW, Australia

West Nowra population: 1514

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft151800289912204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson137606646
Malicious damage to property1049136661602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3198
Steal from motor vehicle166
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in West Nowra vs NSW

Drug Offences: West 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 possession43403226441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158416672

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: West Nowra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732166212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664132179.54

West Nowra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in West Nowra vs NSW

West Nowra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in West Nowra in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in West 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 West 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 West Nowra is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in West Nowra?

The overall crime rate in West Nowra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4227 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 West Nowra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that West Nowra total crime rate in 2021 was 4227. This means it’s 55% safer than all NSW suburbs. So West Nowra has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is West Nowra safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of West 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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault65
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
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 harassment87
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud64
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property610
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
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 offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order27
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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