Crime Rates for Bow Bowing, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Bow Bowing (2566) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 42 reported incidents, equal to 2,615 incident per 100,000 residents. 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 seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 178.4 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 229.4 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 178.4 residents. 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 2025: Theft (11), Against justice procedures (6), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (5).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 51 | 31 | 44 | 72 | 53 | 31 | 60 | 41 | 51 | 42 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Theft | 8 | 27 | 13 | 24 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Bow Bowing, NSW recorded 42 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 196 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 11 | -81.82% (11) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 8 | -75.00% (8) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate year-to-year without a consistent upward or downward trend.
- Peak crime years in some categories: 2019, 2022, and 2024 show heightened activity in multiple crime types.
- Recent years (2024-2025) show some declines in certain crimes but increases in others, indicating mixed safety conditions.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (Total counts over 11 years):
- Steal from motor vehicle: Highest with notable peaks (24 in 2019, 13 in 2018, 12 in 2022).
- Domestic violence related assault: High numbers overall, peaking at 10 in 2023, with consistently elevated counts around 7-9 from 2019 onwards.
- Malicious damage to property: Frequently reported with high counts (up to 10 in 2018 and 9 in 2022).
- Fraud: Significant spikes, especially 10 incidents in 2022.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: Moderate but persistent, peaking at 9 in 2024.
- Other notable serious crimes: Sexual offences are relatively low but steady (up to 2 per year).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Steal from motor vehicle dropped sharply from 24 in 2019 to 6 in 2020, then fluctuated.
- Fraud surged to 10 in 2022 from lower numbers in previous years (e.g., 1 in 2018).
- Domestic violence related assault spiked to 10 in 2023 from 3 in 2022.
- Malicious damage to property peaked at 10 in 2018, dropped to 3 in 2020 and 2021, then rose again to 9 in 2022.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order dropped from 11 in 2024 to 2 in 2025.
- Offences against justice procedures mostly low but Breach AVO showed spikes in 2024 (11 cases).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, malicious damage) dominate overall crime, with motor vehicle theft being particularly problematic.
- Violent crimes such as domestic violence related assault are significant and increased notably in recent years, highlighting ongoing personal safety concerns.
- No recorded homicides or attempted murders over the period, indicating absence of extreme violent crimes.
- Drug offences are generally low and sporadic, with possession/use of cannabis increasing to 3 in 2025.
- Weapons offences peaked at 5 in 2020 but declined afterward.
- Public order offences (disorderly conduct, offensive language) remain rare.
- No abduction/kidnapping or robbery incidents recorded in any year.
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Bow Bowing, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Bow Bowing, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Bow Bowing, NSW.
Is Bow Bowing, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Bow Bowing, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 2,615 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bow Bowing, NSW was Theft with 11 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 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bow Bowing, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 12 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 Jun 2025, there were 16 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 Jun 2025, Bow Bowing, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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