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Crime rate in Kiama, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 739 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 31.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 108 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 297 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
10.66% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
12.07% 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 2025 in Kiama there were 190 reported cases of Theft.

    190

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 68 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    68

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 64 reported cases of Property damage.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 51 reported cases of Deception.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 48 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 47 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    47

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 39 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 26 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kiama

    1 in 214

    In 2025 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 214

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kiama

    1 in 78

    In 2025 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 78

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 16/100 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, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kiama?

190 Theft cases were reported in Kiama in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kiama?

Crime in Kiama has decreased by 15.74% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kiama in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kiama in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Kiama?

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

What is the safest suburb in Kiama?

The safest suburb in Kiama is Willow Vale (Kiama - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kiama crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kiama by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Croom, Saddleback Mountain and Carrington Falls.


Suburbs in Kiama

The data is based on annual 2025 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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