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Crime rate in Kembla Heights, NSW, Australia, 2526

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    88

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.08 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    10

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    113.64

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1

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

  • Property Crimes
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    5

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.36

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    56.82

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.9%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    88.16%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights there were 4 cases of Theft.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights there were 1 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights there were 1 cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kembla Heights

    1 in 88

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • 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

  • Kembla Heights

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Kembla Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Kembla Heights rank in crime?

Kembla Heights suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kembla Heights a safe suburb?

Kembla Heights suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kembla Heights?

The top crime types in Kembla Heights are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kembla Heights?

4 Theft cases were reported in Kembla Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kembla Heights?

Crime in Kembla Heights has increased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kembla Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kembla Heights 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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