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Crime rate in Kawana, QLD, Australia, 4701

Suburb in Rockhampton

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    4,434

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    7.32 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    499

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    112.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    53

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    267

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    11.95

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    60.22

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    82.97%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    89%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 98 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    98

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 67 cases of Property damage.

    67

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 62 cases of Theft.

    62

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 58 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    58

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 48 cases of Assault and related offences.

    48

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 40 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 38 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    38

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 34 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    34

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 9 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 9 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 9 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 8 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Kawana there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kawana

    1 in 84

    In 2023 in Kawana your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kawana

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Kawana your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


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 Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Kawana?

98 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Kawana in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kawana?

Crime in Kawana has decreased by 5.31% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kawana in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Kawana in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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