Corrimal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
508 recorded in this period, compared with 427 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Corrimal
Corrimal is a coastal suburb situated in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong, New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area and bearing the postcode 2518. Geographically, the locality is positioned on a coastal plain nestled between the Illawarra escarpment to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, approximately 70 kilometres south of Sydney. According to the 2021 Australian census, Corrimal supports a diverse residential population, functioning primarily as a suburban community with strong residential ties to the broader Wollongong metropolitan area.
Local life and amenities in Corrimal are centred around its established commercial strip along the Princes Highway, which features a variety of retail stores, supermarkets, and essential services. The suburb is equipped with public educational facilities, local parks, and sporting grounds, including Corrimal Memorial Park. Transport connectivity is facilitated by the Illawarra railway line, with the nearby Corrimal railway station providing regular passenger services south to Wollongong and north to Sydney, alongside local bus networks.
Historically, Corrimal developed as an integral part of the Illawarra region's coal mining industry during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The opening of the Corrimal Colliery significantly shaped the demographic and economic growth of the area, drawing a working-class population to the settlement. While heavy industry has since declined, elements of this heritage remain preserved within the local built environment and historical records of the region's industrial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 118 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 53 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 27 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 29 | 25 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 24 | 18 |
| Fraud | 22 | 22 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 30 |
| Other theft | 20 | 33 |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 20 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 14 |
| Trespass | 11 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 6 |
| Other offences | 9 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,972 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.