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Crime rate in Koonawarra, NSW, Australia, 2530

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,732 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 298 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 73 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 71 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.57% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Koonawarra crime trends

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Koonawarra crime compared

Top crime types in Koonawarra:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 41 reported cases of Property damage.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Koonawarra there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Koonawarra

    1 in 51

    In 2025 in Koonawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • Koonawarra

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in Koonawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Koonawarra rank in crime?

Koonawarra suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Koonawarra a safe suburb?

Koonawarra suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Koonawarra?

The top crime types in Koonawarra are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Koonawarra?

66 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Koonawarra in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Koonawarra?

Crime in Koonawarra has increased by 11.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Koonawarra in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Koonawarra 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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