East Corrimal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
401 recorded in this period, compared with 295 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Corrimal
East Corrimal is a coastal suburb in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, located approximately 7 kilometres north of Wollongong within the City of Wollongong local government area (Postcode 2518). Situated between the Illawarra escarpment and the Tasman Sea, the suburb is primarily residential, characterized by low-density housing and close proximity to beaches. According to the 2021 Australian census, East Corrimal supports a stable population of around 4,500 residents, reflecting a typical coastal suburban demographic mix of families and retirees.
Local life in East Corrimal centres around its coastal access, notably East Corrimal Beach and the surrounding reserve areas, which are popular for swimming, surfing, and recreation. Commercial activity is modest, relying on small local shopping strips along the Princes Highway and local roads for day-to-day services, while more extensive retail and commercial facilities are accessible in nearby Wollongong and Corrimal. The suburb is serviced by the South Coast railway line via the nearby Corrimal station and is connected to regional transit networks by bus services along major arterial roads.
Historically, like much of the northern Illawarra coastal strip, East Corrimal's development was spurred by the expansion of the region's coal mining industry and the subsequent demand for residential land during the 19th and 20th centuries. Originally part of the broader Corrimal district, the area transitioned from agricultural and industrial-support uses into a dedicated residential suburb as transport infrastructure improved. Today, it retains a quiet, established neighbourhood character influenced by its working-class industrial roots and post-war suburban growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 141 | 117 |
| Fraud | 23 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 19 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 9 |
| Other theft | 12 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 8 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,432 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.