| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
8,268 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
22.15 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
875 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
105.83 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
142 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
308 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
17.17 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
37.25 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
90.19% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
79.58% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 190 reported cases of Theft.
190
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 142 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
142
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
108
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 89 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
89
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 83 reported cases of Property damage.
83
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 53 reported cases of Deception.
53
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 42 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
42
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
29
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.
28
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
27
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
21
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
14
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 8 reported cases of Arson.
8
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
8
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
7
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
7
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.
6
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
6
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.
5
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
1
In 2024 in Katoomba there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
1
1 in 58
In 2024 in Katoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 27
In 2024 in Katoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Katoomba suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Katoomba suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Katoomba are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.
190 Theft cases were reported in Katoomba in 2024.
Crime in Katoomba has decreased by 13.79% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Katoomba in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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