Crime Rates for Kogarah Bay, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Kogarah Bay (2217) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 40 reported incidents, equal to 1,903 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kogarah Bay, NSW in 2021 was 2,102. In the last 10 years, Kogarah Bay, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 525.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 100.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1051 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 Kogarah Bay for 2025: Theft (15), Malicious damage to property (9), Assault (4).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 48 | 44 | 59 | 53 | 34 | 65 | 49 | 46 | 42 | 40 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Theft | 13 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 15 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Kogarah Bay, NSW recorded 40 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 208 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 3 | 200.00% (3) |
| Other offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Fraud | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), 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 Kogarah Bay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Kogarah Bay, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Kogarah Bay, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Kogarah Bay, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,903 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Kogarah Bay, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kogarah Bay, NSW was Theft with 15 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Kogarah Bay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 38% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kogarah Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 11 incident against persons in Kogarah Bay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Kogarah Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 24 property crime incident in Kogarah Bay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kogarah Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Kogarah Bay, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Kogarah Bay (2021)
Kogarah Bay is a quiet suburb with around 2102 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2528, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. While 64.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Kogarah Bay
If you’re considering living near Kogarah Bay , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Allawah - 65 incidents (0.01215 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 297 incidents (0.02794 per 100,000 people)
- Beverley Park - 74 incidents (0.02797 per 100,000 people)
- South Hurstville - 152 incidents (0.02911 per 100,000 people)
- Blakehurst - 215 incidents (0.03232 per 100,000 people)
- Carss Park - 43 incidents (0.03399 per 100,000 people)
- Sans Souci - 411 incidents (0.03783 per 100,000 people)
- Ramsgate - 51 incidents (0.04431 per 100,000 people)
- Kogarah - 1495 incidents (0.09107 per 100,000 people)
*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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