Kiama Heights Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Kiama Heights Crime Map

Kiama Heights crime map

Kiama Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kiama Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 12, down 37% from 19 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kiama Heights is in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning 7% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kiama Heights and 93% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kiama Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (6 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 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kiama Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Kiama Heights’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 82% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 7% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Kiama Heights. Therefore, Kiama Heights’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Kiama Heights comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 218 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Kiama Heights’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Kiama Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Kiama Heights crime statistics shows that there are 114 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Kiama Heights are 1 in 874.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Kiama Heights, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 291, equivalent to a rate of 343 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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 Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

Kiama Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 874

In Kiama Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kiama Heights vs NSW

Kiama Heights population: 875

NSW population: 8058541

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

Kiama Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 291

In Kiama Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kiama Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kiama Heights vs NSW, Australia

Kiama Heights population: 875

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kiama Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kiama Heights 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 Heights vs NSW

Kiama Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kiama Heights vs NSW

Kiama Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kiama Heights in 2021?

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

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 Heights is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Kiama Heights?

The overall crime rate in Kiama Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1371 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 Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kiama Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1371. This means it’s 93% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kiama Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kiama Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Kiama Heights

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