South Nowra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
366 recorded in this period, compared with 385 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Nowra
South Nowra is a suburb of the City of Shoalhaven in New South Wales, located approximately 150 kilometres south of Sydney. It serves as the primary industrial and commercial hub for the broader Nowra region, transitioning from residential zones in its northern reaches to expansive light industrial estates, bulky goods retail precincts, and automotive trade centres to the south and west. The suburb is bounded by the Princes Highway, which acts as a major arterial link for the South Coast, and features a demographic profile largely composed of working families and personnel associated with the local manufacturing and logistics sectors.
The area is primarily defined by its utilitarian function rather than historic settlement, having evolved significantly during the late 20th century as the commercial footprint of Nowra expanded. Local amenities include large-scale retail outlets, vehicle dealerships, and fitness centres, while proximity to the Shoalhaven River and the coastal hinterland provides residents with ready access to regional recreational activities. Though South Nowra lacks the colonial-era heritage architecture found in the Nowra town centre, it remains a critical economic anchor for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, facilitating essential employment and infrastructure services for the surrounding communities.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 59 | 68 |
| Fraud | 47 | 53 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 41 | 38 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 31 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 30 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 24 |
| Other theft | 20 | 22 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 11 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 10 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,165 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.