Crime Rates for Kearns, NSW

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Kearns (2558) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 45 reported incidents, equal to 1,671 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kearns, NSW in 2021 was 2,693. In the last 10 years, Kearns, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 149.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 207.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 299.2 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.

Most Common Crimes in Kearns for 2025: Theft (12), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (9), Assault (8).

Crime incidents in Kearns, NSW from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total5251414842556959606545
Abduction and kidnapping00000000000
Against justice procedures00010153793
Arson10101101000
Assault1767395106188
Betting and gaming offences00000000000
Blackmail and extortion00000000000
Coercive Control00000000000
Disorderly conduct01000001310
Drug offences174300812111
Homicide00000000000
Intimidation, stalking and harassment844241113101299
Liquor offences00000000000
Malicious damage to property75648578485
Other offences00011131102
Other offences against the person00000011000
Pornography offences00110000001
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences03310211330
Robbery01000000000
Sexual offences12243187634
Theft1724152722162514171312
Transport regulatory offences00000000000

In 2025, Kearns, NSW recorded 45 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 202 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeincidents (2025)incidents (2024)Changes(%)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order26-66.67% (6)
Breach bail conditions12-50.00% (2)
Resist or hinder officer01-100.00% (1)
Domestic violence related assault712-41.67% (12)
Non-domestic violence related assault16-83.33% (6)
Offensive conduct01-100.00% (1)
Other drug offences10100.00% (0)
Possession and/or use of cannabis01-100.00% (1)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment990.00% (9)
Malicious damage to property58-37.50% (8)
Other offences20200.00% (0)
Pornography offences10100.00% (0)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences03-100.00% (3)
Sexual assault23-33.33% (3)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences20200.00% (0)
Break and enter dwelling10100.00% (0)
Break and enter non-dwelling10100.00% (0)
Fraud37-57.14% (7)
Motor vehicle theft23-33.33% (3)
Other theft10100.00% (0)
Receiving or handling stolen goods10100.00% (0)
Steal from dwelling02-100.00% (2)
Steal from motor vehicle31200.00% (1)

Overview

No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021

Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.

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FAQ About Crime in Kearns, NSW

  • How common is car theft in the Kearns, NSW?

    There were 3 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 121.7 day.

  • Is Kearns, NSW safe in 2026

    Yes, Kearns, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,671 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.

  • What is the most common crime in Kearns, NSW?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Kearns, NSW was Theft with 12 reported incidents.

  • Has crime in the Kearns, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 35% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Kearns, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 21 incident against persons in Kearns, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Kearns, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 17 property crime incident in Kearns, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Kearns, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, Kearns, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

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If you’re considering living near Kearns , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.

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*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

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