Crime Rates for Bow Bowing, NSW
⇌ Compare Bow Bowing with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bow Bowing (2566) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 40 reported incidents, equal to 2,491 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bow Bowing, NSW in 2021 was 1,606. In the last 10 years, Bow Bowing, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 535.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 160.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 321.2 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Bow Bowing for 2026: Against justice procedures (10), Theft (8), Assault (7).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 36 | 30 | 54 | 76 | 31 | 54 | 47 | 54 | 36 | 40 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Theft | 24 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Bow Bowing, NSW recorded 40 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 195 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bow Bowing, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bow Bowing, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Bow Bowing, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bow Bowing, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,491 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bow Bowing, NSW was Against justice procedures with 10 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bow Bowing, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bow Bowing, NSW have increased by 29% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 15 incident against persons in Bow Bowing, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 9 property crime incident in Bow Bowing, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bow Bowing, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bow Bowing (2021)
Bow Bowing is a quiet suburb with around 1606 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2108, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. While 59.8% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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