Kempsey Crime Index

1

(100 is safest)

Safer than 1% of most Australia suburbs

Kempsey Crime Map

Kempsey crime map

Kempsey Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kempsey
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 425, down 3% from 436 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kempsey is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kempsey and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kempsey.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 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 80% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kempsey: 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 Kempsey are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 1% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kempsey are higher than approximately 99% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 0 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 Kempsey’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 Kempsey. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kempsey Crime rate for crimes against the person is 18880 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kempsey was 1 in 4. 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 Kempsey is 0, with a rate of 41494 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.

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.

Kempsey Crime Rates by Offences Division

Kempsey Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 4

In Kempsey

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Kempsey vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Kempsey vs NSW

Kempsey population: 482

NSW population: 8058541

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

Kempsey Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

0

In Kempsey

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kempsey vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kempsey vs NSW, Australia

Kempsey population: 482

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kempsey vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kempsey 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: Kempsey vs NSW

Kempsey Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kempsey vs NSW

Kempsey Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kempsey in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kempsey?

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

What is the crime rate in Kempsey?

The overall crime rate in Kempsey, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 88174 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 Kempsey a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kempsey total crime rate in 2021 was 88174. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kempsey has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kempsey safe at night?

40% of crimes in Kempsey occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kempsey at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kempsey

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