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Crime rate in Kensington (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4670

Suburb in Bundaberg

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 722 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.64 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 306 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 423.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 198 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
274.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.16% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kensington (Qld) crime trends

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Kensington (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Kensington (Qld):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 158 reported cases of Theft.

    158

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 44 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    44

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 23 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 4 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kensington (Qld)

    1 in 120

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • Kensington (Qld)

    1 in 4

    In 2024 in Kensington (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • 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 Kensington (Qld) rank in crime?

Kensington (Qld) suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kensington (Qld) a safe suburb?

Kensington (Qld) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Kensington (Qld) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

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

158 Theft cases were reported in Kensington (Qld) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kensington (Qld)?

Crime in Kensington (Qld) has increased by 2% from 2023 to 2024.

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

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