Primbee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 98 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Primbee
Primbee is a coastal suburb located within the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of the Wollongong central business district. Geographically, it occupies a narrow strip of land positioned between the western shore of Lake Illawarra and the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the suburbs of Warrawong and Port Kembla. The locality is primarily residential, characterized by a stable, modest population density, and is connected to the wider Illawarra region via the Windang Road corridor.
The area offers limited local commercial amenities, with residents typically accessing larger retail and service facilities in the adjacent suburb of Warrawong. Recreational activity in Primbee is largely centered on its proximity to Lake Illawarra, which facilitates fishing, boating, and windsurfing. Historically, the locality developed as a quiet residential enclave serving the expanding industrial workforce of the mid-20th century. While it retains a distinct identity separate from its neighbors, it has evolved alongside the broader suburban growth of the Illawarra coastal strip, transitioning from its rural origins to an established outer suburban residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Trespass | 5 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,623 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.