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Crime rate in Kensington (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2033

Suburb in Randwick

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,927 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 607 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.89 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 110 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 282 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.15% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.04% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kensington (NSW) crime trends

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Kensington (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Kensington (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 199 reported cases of Theft.

    199

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 75 reported cases of Deception.

    75

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 71 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    71

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kensington (NSW)

    1 in 108

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • 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

  • Kensington (NSW)

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Kensington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Kensington (NSW) rank in crime?

Kensington (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kensington (NSW) a safe suburb?

Kensington (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kensington (NSW)?

The top crime types in Kensington (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kensington (NSW)?

199 Theft cases were reported in Kensington (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kensington (NSW)?

Crime in Kensington (NSW) has decreased by 6.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kensington (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kensington (NSW) 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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