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Crime rate in Kempsey, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 94/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,707 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,383.86 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,544 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 147.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 675 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,893 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.98 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
61.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.73% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
84.31% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kempsey crime trends

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Kempsey crime compared

Top crime types in Kempsey:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 923 reported cases of Theft.

    923

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 799 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    799

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 564 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    564

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 427 reported cases of Property damage.

    427

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 423 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    423

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 396 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    396

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 212 reported cases of Deception.

    212

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 126 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    126

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 122 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    122

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 121 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    121

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 120 reported cases of Arson.

    120

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 104 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    104

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 55 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    55

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 54 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    54

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 21 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    21

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 11 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Kempsey there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kempsey

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in Kempsey your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kempsey

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Kempsey your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kempsey rank in crime?

Kempsey lga is ranked 94/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kempsey a safe lga?

Kempsey lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kempsey?

The top crime types in Kempsey are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kempsey?

923 Theft cases were reported in Kempsey in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kempsey?

Crime in Kempsey has decreased by 5.82% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kempsey in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Kempsey in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Kempsey?

The least safe suburb in Kempsey is Kempsey, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kempsey?

The safest suburb in Kempsey is Yessabah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kempsey crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kempsey by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kempsey, South Kempsey and Greenhill (NSW).


Suburbs in Kempsey

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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