23,131
Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
240.55 km2
Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
753
Total number of crimes in the LGA
32.55
Total number of crimes per 1000 people
120
Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
293
Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
5.19
Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
12.67
Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
19.11%
Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
9.05%
Number of LGAs with less property crimes
In 2023 in Kiama there were 164 cases of Theft.
164
In 2023 in Kiama there were 72 cases of Assault and related offences.
72
In 2023 in Kiama there were 70 cases of Property damage.
70
In 2023 in Kiama there were 59 cases of Deception.
59
In 2023 in Kiama there were 56 cases of Justice procedures offences.
56
In 2023 in Kiama there were 54 cases of Other government regulatory offences.
54
In 2023 in Kiama there were 45 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
45
In 2023 in Kiama there were 44 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
44
In 2023 in Kiama there were 43 cases of Transport regulation offences.
43
In 2023 in Kiama there were 40 cases of Sexual offences.
40
In 2023 in Kiama there were 32 cases of Drug use and possession.
32
In 2023 in Kiama there were 17 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
17
In 2023 in Kiama there were 15 cases of Arson.
15
In 2023 in Kiama there were 10 cases of Other drug offences.
10
In 2023 in Kiama there were 9 cases of Public nuisance offences.
9
In 2023 in Kiama there were 7 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
7
In 2023 in Kiama there were 6 cases of Miscellaneous offences.
6
In 2023 in Kiama there were 6 cases of Blackmail and extortion.
6
In 2023 in Kiama there were 2 cases of Robbery.
2
In 2023 in Kiama there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.
2
1 in 193
In 2023 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 193
1 in 87
In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 79
In 2023 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79
1 in 41
In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Kiama lga is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Kiama lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Kiama are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.
164 Theft cases were reported in Kiama in 2023.
Crime in Kiama has increased by 4.29% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kiama in 2023.
The least safe suburb in Kiama is Rose Valley (Kiama - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Kiama is Knights Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Kiama by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Rose Valley (Kiama - NSW), Jerrara and Saddleback Mountain.
The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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