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Crime rate in Kariong, NSW, Australia, 2250

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,485 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 271 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 78 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 64 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kariong crime trends

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Kariong crime compared

Top crime types in Kariong:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 35 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    35

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 33 reported cases of Theft.

    33

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 32 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kariong there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kariong

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Kariong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kariong

    1 in 101

    In 2024 in Kariong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 101

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kariong rank in crime?

Kariong suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kariong a safe suburb?

Kariong suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kariong?

The top crime types in Kariong are Assault and related offences, Deception, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kariong?

42 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kariong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kariong?

Crime in Kariong has decreased by 18.13% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kariong in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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