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Crime rate in Kiama, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,131 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 240.55 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 877 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 118 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 380 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
34.41% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
16.7% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kiama crime trends

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Kiama crime compared

Top crime types in Kiama:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 233 reported cases of Theft.

    233

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 69 reported cases of Property damage.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 69 reported cases of Deception.

    69

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 68 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 54 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    54

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    54

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    51

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 46 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 17 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 13 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Robbery

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kiama there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kiama

    1 in 196

    In 2024 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 196

  • 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

  • Kiama

    1 in 61

    In 2024 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • 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 Kiama rank in crime?

Kiama lga is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kiama a safe lga?

Kiama lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Kiama?

The top crime types in Kiama are Theft, Property damage, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Kiama?

233 Theft cases were reported in Kiama in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kiama?

Crime in Kiama has increased by 16.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kiama in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kiama in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Kiama?

The least safe suburb in Kiama is Knights Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kiama?

The safest suburb in Kiama is Bombo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kiama crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kiama by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Knights Hill, Jerrara and Kiama.


Suburbs in Kiama

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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