Crime & Disadvantage Howlong NSW 2643

Crime & Safety in Howlong NSW 2643: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Howlong

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Howlong

99.2

Murray

89.9

Field	Value	VS Murray	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	68.2%	Top 26%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 65.8 residents	Bottom 31%	111% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 691 residents	Bottom 5%	42% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 691 residents	Bottom 5%	42% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Howlong

Howlong Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

Sample Graphic

The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Howlong

17.2%

Murray

18.3%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Murray	Trend
Alienation level	3.7	Bottom 9%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.4%	Bottom 29%	6% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,030	Bottom 24%	48% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.0%	Bottom 38%	to 0 to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 42%	37% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	144	Top 46%	105% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Howlong

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Howlong

51.0

Murray

48.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Murray	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	17.0%	Top 38%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 345 residents	Bottom 14%	202% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	79	Top 15%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021