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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,267 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.59 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 41 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.62% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.36% 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 2025 in Kotara South there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kotara South there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kotara South

    1 in 106

    In 2025 in Kotara South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • Kotara South

    1 in 84

    In 2025 in Kotara South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • 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 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, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kotara South?

10 Theft cases were reported in Kotara South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kotara South?

Crime in Kotara South has increased by 46.43% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kotara South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kotara South 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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