Kooringal Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Kooringal Crime Map

Kooringal crime map

Kooringal Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kooringal
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 799, down 12% from 907 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kooringal is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kooringal and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kooringal.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (12 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 59% (71 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (72 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 decreased by 46% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kooringal: 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 Kooringal are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 19% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kooringal are higher than approximately 82% 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 1 in 14 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 Kooringal’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 Kooringal. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kooringal Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2262 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kooringal was 1 in 43. 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 Kooringal is 1 in 22, with a rate of 4442 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.

Kooringal Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1672262
Property and deception offences3284442
Drug offences53718
Public order and security offences931259
Justice procedures offences851151
Other offences73989
Total79910821

Kooringal Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 43

In Kooringal

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kooringal vs NSW

Kooringal population: 7384

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault103628641395770
Sexual offences1614650217179
Robbery417605422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4340910582501
Other offences against the person118831423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences795
Domestic violence related assault57772
Non-domestic violence related assault44596

Kooringal Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 22

In Kooringal

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kooringal vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kooringal vs NSW, Australia

Kooringal population: 7384

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14318002819372204
Burglary/Break and Enter4924967664306
Arson337604146
Malicious damage to property133491361801602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft12163
Steal from motor vehicle46623
Steal from retail store11149
Break and enter dwelling38515
Break and enter non-dwelling11149

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kooringal vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kooringal 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 possession493403266441667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293277705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116141366
Other drug offences158411472

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: Kooringal vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct5617321758212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3714664501179.54

Kooringal Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kooringal vs NSW

Kooringal Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kooringal in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kooringal?

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

What is the crime rate in Kooringal?

The overall crime rate in Kooringal, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10821 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 Kooringal a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kooringal total crime rate in 2021 was 10821. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kooringal has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kooringal safe at night?

41% of crimes in Kooringal occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Kooringal at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kooringal

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6057
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4744
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault149
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1433
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery527
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 harassment4643
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2212
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6846
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store511
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods125
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3920
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5233
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1616
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10938
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling11111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson113
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property152133
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1831
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs610
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1930
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct312
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language39
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent45
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4937
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2368
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3229
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures23

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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