Kembla Grange Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Kembla Grange Crime Map

Kembla Grange crime map

Kembla Grange Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Kembla Grange.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kembla Grange
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 126, up 43% from 88 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kembla Grange is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kembla Grange and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kembla Grange.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kembla Grange: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Kembla Grange is ranked safer than 36% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Kembla Grange crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 75% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Kembla Grange. As a result, Kembla Grange has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Kembla Grange, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Kembla Grange’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Kembla Grange’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Kembla Grange’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Kembla Grange is 824 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Kembla Grange is 1 in 120. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Kembla Grange is 1 in 26. This is equal to a rate of 3706 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Kembla Grange Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person12824
Property and deception offences543706
Drug offences171167
Public order and security offences10686
Justice procedures offences8549
Other offences251716
Total1268648

Kembla Grange Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 120

In Kembla Grange

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Kembla Grange vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Kembla Grange vs NSW

Kembla Grange population: 1457

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864206770
Sexual offences214650137179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910275501
Other offences against the person3188320623

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Kembla Grange crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault169
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences169
Domestic violence related assault2137
Non-domestic violence related assault169

Kembla Grange Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 26

In Kembla Grange

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kembla Grange vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kembla Grange vs NSW, Australia

Kembla Grange population: 1457

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3918002826772204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967480306
Arson2376013746
Malicious damage to property649136412602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Kembla Grange crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3206
Steal from motor vehicle6412
Steal from retail store8549
Break and enter dwelling169
Break and enter non-dwelling6412

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kembla Grange vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kembla Grange vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession133403289241667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293697705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584120672

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: Kembla Grange vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321275212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664412179.54

Kembla Grange Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kembla Grange vs NSW

Kembla Grange Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kembla Grange in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kembla Grange?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Kembla Grange is steal from retail store.

What is the crime rate in Kembla Grange?

The overall crime rate in Kembla Grange, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8648 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 Kembla Grange a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kembla Grange total crime rate in 2021 was 8648. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kembla Grange has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kembla Grange safe at night?

33% of crimes in Kembla Grange occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kembla Grange at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kembla Grange

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault51
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment54
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person03
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store88
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud41
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences813
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling416
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property86
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine84
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines05
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences16
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences66
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences316
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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