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Crime rate in Kent, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 491 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5,624.58 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 24.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
2.01% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
27.16% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kent crime trends

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Kent crime compared

Top crime types in Kent:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kent there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Kent there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kent there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kent there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kent there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kent there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kent

    1 in 491

    In 2024 in Kent your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 491

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kent

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Kent your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kent rank in crime?

Kent lga is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kent a safe lga?

Kent lga is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kent?

The top crime types in Kent are Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kent?

5 Theft cases were reported in Kent in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kent?

Crime in Kent has decreased by 0% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kent in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kent in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Kent?

The least safe suburb in Kent is Nyabing, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kent?

The safest suburb in Kent is Pingrup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kent crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kent by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Nyabing and Pingrup.


Suburbs in Kent

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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