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Crime rate in Kembla Grange, NSW, Australia, 2526

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,452 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.48 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 135 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 10 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 69 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kembla Grange crime trends

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Kembla Grange crime compared

Top crime types in Kembla Grange:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 59 reported cases of Theft.

    59

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kembla Grange

    1 in 145

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 145

  • 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

  • Kembla Grange

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Kembla Grange your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Kembla Grange rank in crime?

Kembla Grange suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kembla Grange a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kembla Grange?

The top crime types in Kembla Grange are Theft, Drug use and possession, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kembla Grange?

59 Theft cases were reported in Kembla Grange in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kembla Grange?

Crime in Kembla Grange has increased by 50% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kembla Grange in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kembla Grange 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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