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Crime rate in Kotara South, NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,267

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.59 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    39

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    30.78

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    7

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

  • Property Crimes
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    18

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.52

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.21

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.05%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    54.73%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kotara South crime trends

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Kotara South crime compared

Top crime types in Kotara South:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kotara South there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kotara South

    1 in 181

    In 2023 in Kotara South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 181

  • 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

  • Kotara South

    1 in 70

    In 2023 in Kotara South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kotara South rank in crime?

Kotara South suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kotara South a safe suburb?

Kotara South suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kotara South?

The top crime types in Kotara South are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kotara South?

11 Theft cases were reported in Kotara South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kotara South?

Crime in Kotara South has decreased by 11.36% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kotara South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kotara South 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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