Statistics on the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) website have revealed that the Kempsey Local Government Area had 24 recorded robbery incidents in 2020, the highest rate in NSW.
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One hundred and twenty of the 128 local government areas in NSW with were used to compile the data, and out of those 32 had no recorded instances of robbery.
In 2019, Kempsey was ranked seventh in the state, with 16 recorded instances of robbery, while 2018 saw 27, which was enough to take second place in the crime rankings.
There are 19 crimes listed on the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) website, and Kempsey is in the top 10 in seven of the other categories for 2020.
Steal from dwelling
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 239
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 2
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 2
Arson
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 142
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 3
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 5
Other Theft
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey:186
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 3
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 2
Steal From Person
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 18
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 4
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 35
Motor Vehicle Theft
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 108
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 5
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 2
Assault - Non Domestic Violence Related
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 199
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 8
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 2
Malicious Damage to Property
Recorded Incidents in Kempsey: 439
Kempsey's Overall Ranking: 10
Local Government Areas with No Incidents: 2
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Crime in regional areas is not new; however, it continues to be a growing area of concern for the whole of NSW, and police and Crime Stoppers are calling for a whole community approach.
- You can help by reporting anything suspicious, strange, or concerning.
- Any piece of information, anything you have seen or heard, may be crucial in preventing or solving a crime.
- Call or click Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000/ nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
- For a crime in progress call Triple Zero (000). Save Triple Zero for Emergencies (000)
For more information, check out the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) website at www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au, or by clicking here.
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