Concerns over an "astounding increase in crime" in Kiama, including cars being water-bombed and street rubbish bins set alight, were raised at Tuesday night's council meeting.

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In the meeting's business papers, Cr Yasmin Tatrai lodged questions with notice asking if "the recent increase in crime" was a common occurrence in Kiama and across the LGA.

She also requested the council discuss the possibility of an increased police presence at the newly reopened Kiama police station.

The station is manned between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday in addi

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