Mount Keira crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 recorded in this period, compared with 47 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Keira
Mount Keira is a residential suburb and prominent geographical feature located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2500). Situated approximately 5 kilometres north-west of the Wollongong central business district, the locality is defined by its steep topography, sitting directly beneath the dramatic escarpment of the Illawarra range and encompassing the peak of Mount Keira itself. The suburb is characterised by a lower-density residential population that blends into surrounding bushland, with demographics typical of the greater Wollongong urban area, featuring a mix of families and professionals seeking proximity to both coastal amenities and natural bushland.
Local life and amenities in Mount Keira are shaped by its natural environment and residential focus. The suburb includes local community spaces, such as the Mount Keira Scout Camp and passive recreational areas, while relying on adjacent suburbs and central Wollongong for commercial retail, secondary education, and major health services. The area is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, notably featuring the Mount Keira Summit Park, which offers panoramic views of the coastline and the city below, as well as several bushwalking trails and cycling routes that traverse the escarpment.
Historically, Mount Keira is one of the foundational sites of the Illawarra's coal mining industry. Coal extraction began in the mid-19th century, with the Mount Keira Colliery established by the Boyd family and later operated by the Smith brothers, playing a significant role in the economic development of the region. Heritage sites within the locality reflect this industrial past, including remnants of early mining infrastructure and transport routes, which are preserved alongside the natural heritage of the escarpment's rainforests and native flora.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,691 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.