Crime rate in Kent, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 9/100

(higher number means more crime)

Stat	Value	Description
Population	491	Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
Area size	5,624.58 km²	Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
All Crimes	11	Total number of crimes in the LGA
Crimes per 1000 people	22.40	Total number of crimes per 1000 people
Violent Crimes	2	Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
Property Crimes	1	Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
Violent Crimes per 1000 people	4.07	Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
Property Crimes per 1000 people	2.04	Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
lgas with less Violent Crimes	7.44%	Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
lgas with less Property Crimes	0.8%	Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kent crime trends

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Kent crime compared

Top crime types in Kent:

Drug dealing and trafficking

In 2025 in Kent there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

4
Weapons and explosives offences

In 2025 in Kent there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

4
Assault and related offences

In 2025 in Kent there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

2
Theft

In 2025 in Kent there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

1

Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

Kent

1 in 246

In 2025 in Kent your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 246
WA

1 in 41

In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41
Australia

1 in 87

In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

Kent

1 in 491

In 2025 in Kent your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 491
WA

1 in 21

In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21
Australia

1 in 27

In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring LGAs:

Broomehill-Tambellup (42) Dumbleyung (30) Gnowangerup (55) Jerramungup (40) Katanning (100) Lake Grace (28) Ravensthorpe (34)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kent rank in crime?

Kent lga is ranked 9/100 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 Drug dealing and trafficking, Weapons and explosives offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kent?

4 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Kent in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kent?

Crime in Kent has decreased by 0% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kent in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kent in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Kent?

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

What is the safest suburb in Kent?

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

Where are Kent crime hotspots?

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

Suburbs in Kent

Nyabing (10) Pingrup (10)

The data is based on annual 2025 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.