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Crime rate in Kurnell, NSW, Australia, 2231

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,528 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 249 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 98.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 31 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.61% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kurnell crime trends

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Kurnell crime compared

Top crime types in Kurnell:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 165 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    165

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kurnell

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Kurnell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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

  • Kurnell

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Kurnell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 82

  • 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 Kurnell rank in crime?

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

Is Kurnell a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kurnell?

The top crime types in Kurnell are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kurnell?

165 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Kurnell in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kurnell?

Crime in Kurnell has increased by 7.79% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kurnell in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kurnell 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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