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Crime rate in Gerringong, NSW, Australia, 2534

Suburb in Kiama

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,165

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.86 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    107

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    25.69

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    14

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    60

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.36

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.41

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.17%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    55.15%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 38 cases of Theft.

    38

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 20 cases of Deception.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 6 cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 6 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 3 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 2 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Gerringong there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gerringong

    1 in 298

    In 2023 in Gerringong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 298

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Gerringong

    1 in 69

    In 2023 in Gerringong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gerringong rank in crime?

Gerringong suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gerringong a safe suburb?

Gerringong suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Gerringong?

The top crime types in Gerringong are Theft, Deception, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Gerringong?

38 Theft cases were reported in Gerringong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Gerringong?

Crime in Gerringong has increased by 46.58% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Gerringong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gerringong in 2023.

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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