Kurri Kurri crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
868 recorded in this period, compared with 629 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kurri Kurri
Kurri Kurri is a town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Local Government Area and bearing the postcode 2327. Situated approximately 39 kilometres west of Newcastle, the locality functions as an important residential and service hub within the broader Hunter Valley. According to the 2021 Australian census, Kurri Kurri and its immediate surrounds recorded a population of over 6,000 residents. The geography is characterized by low-lying terrain typical of the Hunter Valley floor, surrounded by a mix of semi-rural landscapes, bushland, and former industrial sites.
Local life in Kurri Kurri is centered around a traditional commercial strip along Lang Street, which provides essential retail services, supermarkets, and local businesses. The town features a range of community infrastructure, including public and private primary schools, a high school, sporting ovals, and healthcare services. Historically supported by heavy industry, the local economy now relies on a combination of retail, education, health services, and commuter links to nearby employment centers such as Maitland, Cessnock, and Newcastle via the Hunter Expressway.
Established in 1904, Kurri Kurri has a rich industrial and mining heritage, having grown rapidly following the opening of the Stanford Merthyr colliery and subsequent coal mines in the South Maitland coalfields. The town is also widely known for its association with aluminum smelting, following the establishment of the Tomago Aluminium smelter nearby and the former Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri smelter. Today, the town celebrates its cultural heritage through public art, prominently featuring a collection of large-scale murals depicting local history, prominent figures, and Australian folklore, alongside the annual Kurri Kurri Murals Country and Fork Festival.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 100 | 66 |
| Steal from retail store | 79 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 65 | 53 |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 69 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 59 | 54 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 52 | 30 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 45 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 38 | 28 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 33 | 46 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 32 | 21 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 30 | 13 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 28 | 9 |
| Trespass | 27 | 10 |
| Fraud | 24 | 30 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 43 |
| Sexual assault | 22 | 15 |
| Other theft | 20 | 18 |
| Other offences | 18 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,174 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.