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Crime rate in Kurnell, NSW, Australia, 2231

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 168 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 43 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.73% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.38% 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 2025 in Kurnell there were 50 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    50

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 21 reported cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Kurnell there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kurnell

    1 in 110

    In 2025 in Kurnell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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

  • Kurnell

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Kurnell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Kurnell rank in crime?

Kurnell suburb is ranked 14/100 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, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Kurnell?

50 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Kurnell in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kurnell?

Crime in Kurnell has decreased by 19.23% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kurnell in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kurnell 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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