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Crime rate in Ku-ring-gai, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 131,179 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 87.91 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,386 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 18.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 467 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 851 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
5.03% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
2.01% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Ku-ring-gai crime trends

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Ku-ring-gai crime compared

Top crime types in Ku-ring-gai:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 449 reported cases of Theft.

    449

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 360 reported cases of Deception.

    360

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 331 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    331

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 226 reported cases of Property damage.

    226

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 166 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    166

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 166 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    166

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 162 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    162

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 155 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    155

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 111 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    111

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 68 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    68

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 50 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 32 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    32

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 32 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    32

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 18 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ku-ring-gai

    1 in 281

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 281

  • 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

  • Ku-ring-gai

    1 in 154

    In 2025 in Ku-ring-gai your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 154

  • 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 Ku-ring-gai rank in crime?

Ku-ring-gai lga is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ku-ring-gai a safe lga?

Ku-ring-gai lga could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ku-ring-gai?

The top crime types in Ku-ring-gai are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ku-ring-gai?

449 Theft cases were reported in Ku-ring-gai in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ku-ring-gai?

Crime in Ku-ring-gai has decreased by 8.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ku-ring-gai in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ku-ring-gai in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Ku-ring-gai?

The least safe suburb in Ku-ring-gai is Gordon (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Ku-ring-gai?

The safest suburb in Ku-ring-gai is East Lindfield, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Ku-ring-gai crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Ku-ring-gai by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gordon (NSW), Warrawee and Wahroonga.


Suburbs in Ku-ring-gai

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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