Kootingal Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Kootingal Crime Map

Kootingal crime map

Kootingal Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kootingal
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 92, up 12% from 82 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kootingal is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kootingal and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kootingal.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 186% (13 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 71% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kootingal: 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, Kootingal is ranked safer than 65% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Kootingal crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 41% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Kootingal. As a result, Kootingal has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Kootingal, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 (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 Kootingal’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 Kootingal’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Kootingal’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 Kootingal is 1125 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 Kootingal is 1 in 88. 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 Kootingal is 1 in 61. This is equal to a rate of 1600 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.

Kootingal Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person261125
Property and deception offences371600
Drug offences5216
Public order and security offences5216
Justice procedures offences12519
Other offences7303
Total923979

Kootingal Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 88

In Kootingal

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kootingal vs NSW

Kootingal population: 2312

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864519770
Sexual offences414650173179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910433501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault287
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences287
Domestic violence related assault6260
Non-domestic violence related assault6260

Kootingal Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 61

In Kootingal

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kootingal vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kootingal vs NSW, Australia

Kootingal population: 2312

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft201800288652204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967216306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1249136519602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft287
Steal from motor vehicle287
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5216
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kootingal vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kootingal 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 possession43403217341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116431366
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: Kootingal vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732187212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664130179.54

Kootingal Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kootingal vs NSW

Kootingal Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kootingal in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kootingal?

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

What is the crime rate in Kootingal?

The overall crime rate in Kootingal, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3979 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 Kootingal a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kootingal total crime rate in 2021 was 3979. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kootingal has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kootingal safe at night?

46% of crimes in Kootingal occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Kootingal at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kootingal

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault66
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault26
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault72
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences39
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
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 harassment1210
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud39
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property712
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
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 offences123
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences87
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order811
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 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