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Crime rate in Mount Kembla, NSW, Australia, 2526

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,083 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.11 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 20 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 18.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 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
0.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
51.01% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.01% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Kembla crime trends

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Mount Kembla crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Kembla:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Kembla

    1 in 1083

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1083

  • 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

  • Mount Kembla

    1 in 72

    In 2025 in Mount Kembla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 72

  • 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 Mount Kembla rank in crime?

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

Is Mount Kembla a safe suburb?

Mount Kembla suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Kembla?

The top crime types in Mount Kembla are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Kembla?

8 Theft cases were reported in Mount Kembla in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mount Kembla?

Crime in Mount Kembla has increased by 25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mount Kembla in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Kembla 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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