North Nowra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
341 recorded in this period, compared with 260 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Nowra
North Nowra is a residential suburb located in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, positioned approximately 150 kilometres south of Sydney within the 2541 postcode. Situated on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven River, the locality sits immediately opposite the major regional hub of Nowra, with which it is connected via the Illaroo Road bridge. Topographically, the area features elevated terrain overlooking the river valley, transitioning into suburban residential layouts and bushland fringes.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential extension of Nowra, accommodating a family-oriented demographic with a mix of established homeowners and renters. Local commercial amenities are concentrated around the North Nowra shopping village, which provides daily retail and service needs, while more extensive commercial, medical, and educational services are accessed nearby in Nowra. The locality is supported by local public schooling and various recreational spaces, including parks and reserves that leverage the surrounding natural environment.
Historically, the broader Shoalhaven area holds significant Indigenous heritage as the traditional lands of the Wandi Wandian people of the Yuin nation. European settlement in the nineteenth century initially focused on agriculture, timber, and river transport. North Nowra itself developed substantially in the latter half of the twentieth century as urban expansion necessitated outward residential growth from the commercial center of Nowra across the river.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 44 | 31 |
| Malicious damage to property | 43 | 37 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 26 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 18 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 22 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 7 |
| Fraud | 11 | 25 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 7 |
| Other offences | 10 | 5 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 6 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,856 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.