Kahibah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
82 recorded in this period, compared with 103 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kahibah
Kahibah is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area within the Hunter Region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2290. Situated approximately 10 kilometres south-west of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is positioned between Glenrock State Conservation Area to the east and the suburb of Charlestown to the west. Demographically, Kahibah largely consists of families and established households, characterized by a mix of suburban housing stock, tree-lined streets, and elevated blocks that offer views toward surrounding bushland and coastal corridors.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential community supported by local amenities, including a small commercial strip along Kahibah Road featuring essential retail shops, food outlets, and services. Educational and recreational needs are met by local institutions such as Kahibah Public School, several parks, and sporting facilities, most notably Kahibah Oval. For broader commercial, medical, and entertainment services, residents frequently access the nearby major regional hub of Charlestown.
Historically, the development of Kahibah, like much of the surrounding Lake Macquarie and Newcastle region, is tied to the expansion of the coal mining industry and timber cutting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality grew steadily with the extension of regional transport infrastructure, eventually transitioning from a semi-rural outpost into a settled suburban area. Today, remnants of its past are preserved in local place names and its proximity to historical transport corridors, though the built environment is now predominantly modern suburban residential.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 5 |
| Fraud | 10 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,603 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.