- Home
- NSW
- Wollongong City Council
- Coalcliff
Crime Rates for Coalcliff, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Coalcliff (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 9 reported incidents, equal to 4,245 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coalcliff, NSW in 2021 was 212. In the last 10 years, Coalcliff, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 212 residents.Recent data indicates that property crimes (Burglary and Theft) occur at a rate of 1 incident per 70.7 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Coalcliff for 2025: Transport regulatory offences (3), Against justice procedures (2), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 17 | 20 | 29 | 14 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
In 2025, Coalcliff, NSW recorded 9 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 39 reported cases.
- Overview
- Latest Crime Rates
- AI Analysis
- Crime Statistics
- What Others Say About Safety
- New South Wales Overview
- Latest Crime
- Source
*Disclaimer: Information on this website is general and may not be accurate. Please verify independently. Read full disclaimer.
Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate annually with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Peak years in total crime appear around 2018-2020, with a decline afterward.
- 2025 shows relatively low crime numbers compared to some previous years.
2. Most common and serious crime types (total counts over 2015-2025):
- Malicious damage to property: highest frequency, e.g., 7 in 2019 and 7 in 2016.
- Transport regulatory offences: notably high numbers in 2018 (10) and 2020 (9).
- Theft-related crimes (various categories combined) occur regularly, with steal from motor vehicle and break and enter non-dwelling reported multiple years.
- Assault-related incidents are sporadic but include domestic violence related assault peaking at 2 in 2017.
- Intimidation, stalking, and harassment incidents are low but present in recent years (2 in 2025).
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Malicious damage to property dropped sharply from 7 in 2019 to 4 in 2020, then down to 0 in 2022, with a small rebound in 2023-2025.
- Transport regulatory offences peaked at 10 in 2018, dropped to 2 in 2019, rose again to 9 in 2020, then decreased significantly to 0 by 2023.
- "Other offences" spiked at 10 in 2020 from near zero in other years, dropping again afterward.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order cases reappeared in 2025 after none in previous years.
- Trespass incidents fell sharply from 5 in 2018 and 4 in 2019 to 1 or 0 in later years.
- Steal from motor vehicle shows a rise in 2023 (2) and 2024 (1) after lower numbers in preceding years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (malicious damage, theft, break and enter) dominate the data, indicating property safety concerns.
- Violent crimes such as assault and intimidation/stalking are low but persistent, with some domestic violence cases noted.
- No recorded homicides or kidnappings over the entire period, suggesting very low occurrence of most serious violent crimes.
- Drug offences are minimal, mostly limited to possession and small-scale cultivation, with isolated incidents in 2017-2019.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct and offensive conduct are very low, indicating limited public disturbances.
- The presence of transport regulatory offences indicates traffic/safety enforcement issues but not directly violent crime.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Coalcliff (2021)
Coalcliff is a quiet suburb with around 212 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $3299, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%. A majority of residents (80%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
Population Overview
- Total Residents
- Couple Families with Children
- Average Household Size
Income & Employment
- Median Household Weekly Income
- Unemployment Rate
Cultural Diversity
- Born Australia
Crime Statistics
Other Safe Suburbs Near Coalcliff
If you’re considering living near Coalcliff , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Stanwell Park - 29 incidents (0.01893 per 100,000 people)
- Wombarra - 23 incidents (0.02436 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 8 incidents (0.02462 per 100,000 people)
- Otford - 11 incidents (0.02778 per 100,000 people)
- Helensburgh - 197 incidents (0.02996 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 42 incidents (0.03061 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 16 incidents (0.03095 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 4 incidents (0.11429 per 100,000 people)
- Maddens Plains - 7 incidents (0.87500 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Coalcliff, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Coalcliff, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Coalcliff, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Coalcliff, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,245 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Coalcliff, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Coalcliff, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 3 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Coalcliff, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coalcliff, NSW have increased by 125% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 2 incident against persons in Coalcliff, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 2 property crime incident in Coalcliff, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Coalcliff, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Voices from Coalcliff
Read what locals and visitors say about feeling safe or not in the area.
How Do You Feel About the Safety of Coalcliff?
Tell us your story or share how safe you feel living in or visiting Coalcliff