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Crime rate in Kiama, NSW, Australia, 2533

Suburb in Kiama

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,904 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 430 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 186 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.53 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kiama crime trends

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Kiama crime compared

Top crime types in Kiama:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 127 reported cases of Theft.

    127

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 42 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    42

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Kiama there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kiama

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Kiama

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Kiama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Kiama rank in crime?

Kiama suburb is ranked 12/100 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, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kiama?

127 Theft cases were reported in Kiama in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kiama?

Crime in Kiama has decreased by 14% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kiama in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kiama 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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