Crime Rates for Kingsgrove, NSW
⇌ Compare Kingsgrove with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Kingsgrove (2208) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 584 reported incidents, equal to 4,534 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kingsgrove, NSW in 2021 was 12,881. In the last 10 years, Kingsgrove, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 201.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 63.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 192.3 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 Kingsgrove for 2026: Theft (222), Transport regulatory offences (86), Assault (65).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 984 | 957 | 878 | 787 | 849 | 567 | 589 | 648 | 775 | 661 | 584 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 26 | 32 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 42 | 24 | 34 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Assault | 59 | 66 | 71 | 63 | 77 | 59 | 45 | 59 | 73 | 63 | 65 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 13 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| Drug offences | 40 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 53 | 65 | 60 | 51 | 34 | 57 | 41 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 51 | 39 | 32 | 52 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 49 | 67 | 40 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 70 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 78 | 52 | 47 | 48 | 73 | 57 | 35 |
| Other offences | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 108 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 11 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 17 |
| Theft | 317 | 313 | 319 | 267 | 271 | 244 | 160 | 236 | 214 | 204 | 222 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 370 | 305 | 256 | 202 | 234 | 27 | 46 | 113 | 213 | 126 | 86 |
In 2026, Kingsgrove, NSW recorded 584 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 2767 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 10 | 40.00% (10) |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 12 | 41.67% (12) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 28 | 28.57% (28) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 28 | 33 | -15.15% (33) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 13 | -92.31% (13) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 19 | 10 | 90.00% (10) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 11 | -36.36% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 67 | -40.30% (67) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 57 | -38.60% (57) |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 20 | -45.00% (20) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Fraud | 65 | 57 | 14.04% (57) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 15 | -6.67% (15) |
| Other theft | 16 | 21 | -23.81% (21) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 11 | -36.36% (11) |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 14 | 7.14% (14) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 34 | -2.94% (34) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 55 | 31 | 77.42% (31) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 86 | 126 | -31.75% (126) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime 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 Kingsgrove, NSW
How common is car theft in the Kingsgrove, NSW?
There were 15 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 24.3 day.
Is Kingsgrove, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Kingsgrove, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,534 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Kingsgrove, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Kingsgrove, NSW was Theft with 222 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Kingsgrove, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kingsgrove, NSW have increased by 3% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kingsgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 130 incident against persons in Kingsgrove, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Kingsgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 258 property crime incident in Kingsgrove, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kingsgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Kingsgrove, NSW recorded 41 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Kingsgrove (2021)
Kingsgrove is a vibrant suburb with 12881 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1898, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%. While 56.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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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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