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Crime rate in Kiama, NSW, Australia, 2533

Suburb in Kiama

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,904

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    394

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.85

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    61

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

  • Property Crimes
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    116

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.72

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.68

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    74.77%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    55.59%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 67 cases of Theft.

    67

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 46 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 38 cases of Assault and related offences.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 35 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 34 cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 31 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    31

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 28 cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 23 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 21 cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 21 cases of Deception.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 14 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 10 cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 9 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kiama there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kiama

    1 in 130

    In 2023 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Kiama

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 Kiama rank in crime?

Kiama suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kiama a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kiama?

The top crime types in Kiama are Theft, Other government regulatory offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kiama?

67 Theft cases were reported in Kiama in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kiama?

Crime in Kiama has decreased by 1.99% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kiama in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kiama 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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