Kurnell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
172 recorded in this period, compared with 174 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kurnell
Kurnell is a coastal suburb located 22 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the Sutherland Shire (Postcode: 2231). Situated on the Kurnell Peninsula, the locality is bounded by Botany Bay to the north, the Tasman Sea to the east, and the protected waters of Port Hacking and Wanda Beach to the south. Demographically, it is a low-density residential community characterized by a mix of suburban housing, industrial zones, such as the historic oil refinery site, and extensive natural environments, including the Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Local life in Kurnell centres around its unique coastal geography, offering residents access to ocean beaches, boat ramps, and walking trails within the surrounding national park. Amenities include a small local shopping village, a primary school, and community sports facilities. Due to its peninsular location, transport is primarily reliant on Captain Cook Drive, connecting Kurnell to the broader Sutherland Shire and Sydney's southern transport network.
Kurnell holds profound significance in Australian history as the landing site of Lieutenant James Cook aboard the HMS Endeavour on 29 April 1770, marking the first recorded contact between British navigators and the Gweagal people, the traditional Indigenous custodians of the area. This heritage is preserved within the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, which features Aboriginal heritage sites, historic monuments, and the Cape Solander and Captain Cook's Landing Place precinct.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 58 | 67 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 22 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 11 |
| Fraud | 8 | 4 |
| Other theft | 7 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,528 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.