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Crime rate in Kingston (Vic.), VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 153,901 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 90.33 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,445 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 842 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,196 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
38.23% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
64.99% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kingston (Vic.) crime trends

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Kingston (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Kingston (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 4,391 reported cases of Theft.

    4,391

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 1,054 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,054

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 810 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    810

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 768 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    768

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 725 reported cases of Property damage.

    725

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 474 reported cases of Deception.

    474

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 201 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    201

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 189 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    189

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 169 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    169

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 150 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    150

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 148 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    148

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 74 reported cases of Robbery.

    74

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 64 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    64

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 51 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    51

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 46 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    46

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 40 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    40

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 26 reported cases of Arson.

    26

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Public security offences.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kingston (Vic.)

    1 in 183

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kingston (Vic.)

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Kingston (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kingston (Vic.) rank in crime?

Kingston (Vic.) lga is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kingston (Vic.) a safe lga?

Kingston (Vic.) lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kingston (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Kingston (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Kingston (Vic.)?

4,391 Theft cases were reported in Kingston (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kingston (Vic.)?

Crime in Kingston (Vic.) has increased by 6.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kingston (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kingston (Vic.) in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Kingston (Vic.)?

The least safe suburb in Kingston (Vic.) is Braeside, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kingston (Vic.)?

The safest suburb in Kingston (Vic.) is Aspendale Gardens, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kingston (Vic.) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kingston (Vic.) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Braeside, Moorabbin Airport and Moorabbin.


Suburbs in Kingston (Vic.)

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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