Kiama Downs Crime Index

96

(100 is safest)

Safer than 96% of most Australia suburbs

Kiama Downs Crime Map

Kiama Downs crime map

Kiama Downs Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kiama Downs
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 75, down 31% from 109 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kiama Downs is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kiama Downs and 92% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kiama Downs.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (4 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (16 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kiama Downs: 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, Kiama Downs is ranked safer than 96% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Kiama Downs crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 8% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Kiama Downs. As a result, Kiama Downs has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Kiama Downs, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 92 (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 Kiama Downs’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 Kiama Downs’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Kiama Downs’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 Kiama Downs is 471 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 Kiama Downs is 1 in 211. 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 Kiama Downs is 1 in 163. This is equal to a rate of 608 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.

Kiama Downs Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person24471
Property and deception offences31608
Drug offences478
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences478
Other offences12235
Total751471

Kiama Downs Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 211

In Kiama Downs

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Kiama Downs vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Kiama Downs vs NSW

Kiama Downs population: 5098

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864216770
Sexual offences41465078179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910157501
Other offences against the person118832023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault359
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences120
Domestic violence related assault7137
Non-domestic violence related assault478

Kiama Downs Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 163

In Kiama Downs

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kiama Downs vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kiama Downs vs NSW, Australia

Kiama Downs population: 5098

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft191800283732204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496739306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1049136196602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft120
Steal from motor vehicle598
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling239
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kiama Downs vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kiama Downs 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 possession4340327841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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 Downs vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Kiama Downs Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kiama Downs vs NSW

Kiama Downs Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kiama Downs in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Kiama Downs 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 Downs?

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 Downs is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Kiama Downs?

The overall crime rate in Kiama Downs, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1471 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 Downs a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kiama Downs total crime rate in 2021 was 1471. This means it’s 92% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kiama Downs has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kiama Downs safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Kiama Downs

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 assault47
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault34
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences210
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
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 harassment108
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle165
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1110
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2310
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences50
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences03
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences69
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order62
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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

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