Kotara South Crime Index

81

(100 is safest)

Safer than 81% of most Australia suburbs

Kotara South Crime Map

Kotara South crime map

Kotara South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kotara South
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 35, down 8% from 38 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kotara South is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kotara South and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kotara South.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (2 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% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Kotara South: 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 Kotara South are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 81% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kotara South are higher than approximately 25% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 50 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 Kotara South’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 Kotara South. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kotara South Crime rate for crimes against the person is 630 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kotara South was 1 in 158. 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 Kotara South is 1 in 74, with a rate of 1339 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.

Kotara South Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8630
Property and deception offences171339
Drug offences3236
Public order and security offences179
Justice procedures offences5394
Other offences179
Total352756

Kotara South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 158

In Kotara South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kotara South vs NSW

Kotara South population: 1270

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864315770
Sexual offences214650157179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910157501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault179
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences179
Domestic violence related assault3236
Non-domestic violence related assault179

Kotara South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 74

In Kotara South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kotara South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kotara South vs NSW, Australia

Kotara South population: 1270

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft121800289452204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136394602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle4315
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kotara South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kotara South 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 possession1340327941667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931577705
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: Kotara South 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 offences11466479179.54

Kotara South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kotara South vs NSW

Kotara South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kotara South in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kotara South?

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

What is the crime rate in Kotara South?

The overall crime rate in Kotara South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2756 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 Kotara South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kotara South total crime rate in 2021 was 2756. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kotara South has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kotara South safe at night?

35% of crimes in Kotara South occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kotara South at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kotara South

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
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 assault53
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
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 harassment22
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle64
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud14
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property55
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 cannabis10
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 drugs01
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 amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
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 offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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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