Kiama Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia cities

Kiama Crime Map

Kiama crime map

Kiama Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Kiama over the past 60 months.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kiama
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 667, up 9% from 614 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kiama is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of NSW urban areas are safer than Kiama and 77% of urban areas are more dangerous than Kiama.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 65% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kiama: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Kiama are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. In fact, it is considered safer than about 89% of communities in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kiama are higher than approximately 23% of other cities and towns in NSW. Consequently, the community has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 37 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Kiama’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Kiama. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kiama crime rate for crimes against the person is 786 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kiama was 1 in 126. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Kiama is 1 in 53, with a rate of 1844 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Kiama Crime Rates by Offences Division

Kiama Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 126

In Kiama

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Kiama vs New South Wales

Crimes Against the Person: Kiama vs NSW

Kiama population: 14752

NSW population: 8058541

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Kiama crime rates for the selected offences.

Kiama Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Kiama

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Kiama vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kiama vs NSW, Australia

Kiama population: 14752

NSW population: 8058541

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Kiama crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kiama vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kiama vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Kiama vs NSW

Kiama Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square KM in Kiama vs NSW in Australia

Kiama Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kiama town in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Kiama town in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Kiama town?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Kiama town is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Kiama town?

The overall crime rate in Kiama town, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4521 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Kiama town a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kiama town total crime rate in 2021 was 4521. This means it’s 77% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Kiama town has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kiama town safe at night?

37% of crimes in Kiama town occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kiama town at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Kiama town?

Bombo is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Kiama town with a rate of 19429 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Bombo is safer than 8% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Kiama town?

Kiama Heights is the safest suburb in Kiama town with a rate of 1371 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Kiama Heights suburb is safer than 93% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Kiama Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney