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Crime rate in Kawana, QLD, Australia, 4701

Suburb in Rockhampton

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,434 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 468 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 105.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 60 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 232 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.32 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.35% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kawana crime trends

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Kawana crime compared

Top crime types in Kawana:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 93 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 92 reported cases of Property damage.

    92

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 31 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    31

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 25 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    25

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kawana there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kawana

    1 in 74

    In 2024 in Kawana your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • 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

  • Kawana

    1 in 19

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

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Kawana rank in crime?

Kawana suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kawana a safe suburb?

Kawana suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kawana?

The top crime types in Kawana are Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Kawana?

93 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Kawana in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kawana?

Crime in Kawana has decreased by 6.21% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kawana in 2024?

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

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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