Kurri Kurri Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Kurri Kurri Crime Map

Kurri Kurri crime map

Kurri Kurri Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kurri Kurri
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 547, down 1% from 555 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kurri Kurri is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kurri Kurri and 24% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kurri Kurri.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 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 36% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kurri Kurri: 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 Kurri Kurri 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 Kurri Kurri are higher than approximately 76% 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 Kurri Kurri’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 Kurri Kurri. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kurri Kurri Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2511 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kurri Kurri was 1 in 39. 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 Kurri Kurri is 1 in 23, with a rate of 4227 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.

Kurri Kurri Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1552511
Property and deception offences2614227
Drug offences21340
Public order and security offences18292
Justice procedures offences44713
Other offences48777
Total5478860

Kurri Kurri Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Kurri Kurri

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kurri Kurri vs NSW

Kurri Kurri population: 6174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault74628641199770
Sexual offences1814650292179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203163
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5940910956501
Other offences against the person318834923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault465
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14227
Domestic violence related assault40648
Non-domestic violence related assault33534

Kurri Kurri Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 23

In Kurri Kurri

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kurri Kurri vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kurri Kurri vs NSW, Australia

Kurri Kurri population: 6174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft16218002826242204
Burglary/Break and Enter2724967437306
Arson437606546
Malicious damage to property68491361101602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft27437
Steal from motor vehicle25405
Steal from retail store17275
Break and enter dwelling11178
Break and enter non-dwelling16259

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kurri Kurri vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kurri Kurri 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 possession173403227541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116321366
Other drug offences258413272

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: Kurri Kurri vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321113212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664178179.54

Kurri Kurri Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kurri Kurri vs NSW

Kurri Kurri Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kurri Kurri in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kurri Kurri?

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

What is the crime rate in Kurri Kurri?

The overall crime rate in Kurri Kurri, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8860 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 Kurri Kurri a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kurri Kurri total crime rate in 2021 was 8860. This means it’s 24% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kurri Kurri has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kurri Kurri safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Kurri Kurri

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 Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2940
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3233
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault104
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1555
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery3314
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5159
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person03
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2427
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3425
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1817
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods92
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2617
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person31
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3355
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2318
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1811
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling24116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson84
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6968
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis79
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines88
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass86
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1711
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences31
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1746
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2015
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer65
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures61

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