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Crime rate in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia, 2505

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,088 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.83 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 950 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 186.71 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 69 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 188 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.55% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Kembla crime trends

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Port Kembla crime compared

Top crime types in Port Kembla:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 315 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    315

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 99 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    99

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 82 reported cases of Theft.

    82

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 75 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 52 reported cases of Property damage.

    52

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 27 reported cases of Deception.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 13 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Port Kembla there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Kembla

    1 in 74

    In 2024 in Port Kembla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Kembla

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Port Kembla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Port Kembla rank in crime?

Port Kembla suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Kembla a safe suburb?

Port Kembla suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Kembla?

The top crime types in Port Kembla are Transport regulation offences, Miscellaneous offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Port Kembla?

315 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Port Kembla in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Kembla?

Crime in Port Kembla has increased by 7.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Kembla in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Kembla in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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