Port Kembla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
879 recorded in this period, compared with 1,025 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Port Kembla
Port Kembla is an industrial coastal suburb located 8 kilometres south of the Wollongong central business district in New South Wales (postcode 2505). Situated on a prominent peninsula, the locality is defined by its significant heavy industrial footprint, which includes the Port Kembla Steelworks and a major deep-water shipping port. Administratively part of the City of Wollongong local government area, the suburb possesses a diverse demographic profile characterized by a blend of long-standing working-class families and a growing community of residents drawn to the area’s affordability and coastal access.
The local lifestyle is anchored by the Port Kembla Beach and the adjacent Olympic-sized saltwater pool, which serve as primary recreational hubs. The suburb’s commercial activity is concentrated along Wentworth Street, which features a variety of small businesses, cafés, and heritage-listed buildings. Historically, Port Kembla was developed in the early 20th century to support the burgeoning steel and copper industries, drawing a significant influx of European migrants during the post-World War II era. This heritage is reflected in the suburb's multicultural social fabric and its well-preserved architectural streetscapes, which remain an important aspect of the Illawarra region’s industrial identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 252 | 326 |
| Other offences | 88 | 66 |
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 62 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 39 |
| Breach bail conditions | 31 | 28 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 28 | 32 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 28 | 29 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 28 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 31 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 24 |
| Fraud | 23 | 32 |
| Trespass | 23 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 32 |
| Other theft | 22 | 23 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 20 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 23 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,088 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.