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Crime rate in Gerringong, NSW, Australia, 2534

Suburb in Kiama

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,165 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.86 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 65 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 32 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
53.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
42.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gerringong crime trends

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Gerringong crime compared

Top crime types in Gerringong:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 23 reported cases of Theft.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Gerringong there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gerringong

    1 in 463

    In 2025 in Gerringong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 463

  • 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

  • Gerringong

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in Gerringong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 130

  • 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 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gerringong?

23 Theft cases were reported in Gerringong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Gerringong?

Crime in Gerringong has decreased by 51.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Gerringong in 2025?

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

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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