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Crime rate in South Kempsey, NSW, Australia, 2440

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 94/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,604 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 66.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 965 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 370.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 138 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 368 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
53.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
141.32 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.4% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Kempsey crime trends

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South Kempsey crime compared

Top crime types in South Kempsey:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 162 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    162

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 139 reported cases of Theft.

    139

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 118 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    118

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 95 reported cases of Property damage.

    95

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    83

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 81 reported cases of Deception.

    81

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 72 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    72

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 51 reported cases of Arson.

    51

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 38 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    38

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South Kempsey there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Kempsey

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in South Kempsey your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 19

  • 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

  • South Kempsey

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in South Kempsey your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 South Kempsey rank in crime?

South Kempsey suburb is ranked 94/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Kempsey a safe suburb?

South Kempsey suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Kempsey?

The top crime types in South Kempsey are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Kempsey?

162 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in South Kempsey in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Kempsey?

Crime in South Kempsey has increased by 46.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Kempsey in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in South Kempsey 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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