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Crime rate in Kew (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2439

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,761 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 94 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.38 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 25 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.63% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kew (NSW) crime trends

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Kew (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Kew (NSW):


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Property damage.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kew (NSW)

    1 in 176

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 176

  • 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

  • Kew (NSW)

    1 in 70

    In 2025 in Kew (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • 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 Kew (NSW) rank in crime?

Kew (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kew (NSW) a safe suburb?

Kew (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kew (NSW)?

The top crime types in Kew (NSW) are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kew (NSW)?

18 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Kew (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kew (NSW)?

Crime in Kew (NSW) has increased by 28.77% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kew (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kew (NSW) 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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