Mount Kembla Crime Index

94

(100 is safest)

Safer than 94% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Kembla Crime Map

Mount Kembla crime map

Mount Kembla Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Kembla
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 17, down 23% from 22 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Kembla is in the 92st percentile for safety, meaning 9% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mount Kembla and 91% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Kembla.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 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 Mount Kembla: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Mount Kembla is safer than only 94% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Mount Kembla’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Mount Kembla perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Mount Kembla is greater than that of roughly 9% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Mount Kembla, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 82 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Mount Kembla’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Mount Kembla. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Mount Kembla.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Mount Kembla is 370 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 269 if you reside in Mount Kembla.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Mount Kembla are 1 in 119, with a rate of 833 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Mount Kembla Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4370
Property and deception offences9833
Drug offences3278
Public order and security offences193
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total171574

Mount Kembla Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 269

In Mount Kembla

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mount Kembla vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Kembla vs NSW

Mount Kembla population: 1080

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864278770
Sexual offences11465093179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences193
Domestic violence related assault3278
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Mount Kembla Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 119

In Mount Kembla

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mount Kembla vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mount Kembla vs NSW, Australia

Mount Kembla population: 1080

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft61800285562204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson137609346
Malicious damage to property249136185602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle193
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 Mount Kembla vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mount Kembla 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 possession1340329341667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293937705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158419372

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: Mount Kembla 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 offences11466493179.54

Mount Kembla Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Kembla vs NSW

Mount Kembla Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mount Kembla in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Kembla?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mount Kembla is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Mount Kembla?

The overall crime rate in Mount Kembla, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1574 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 Mount Kembla a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mount Kembla total crime rate in 2021 was 1574. This means it’s 91% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mount Kembla has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mount Kembla safe at night?

33% of crimes in Mount Kembla occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mount Kembla at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Kembla

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault03
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences05
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment30
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud25
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property22
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 cannabis11
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 cocaine01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
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 offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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