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Crime rate in Kensington (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3031

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,745 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 932 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 82 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 706 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.70 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kensington (Vic.) crime trends

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Kensington (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Kensington (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 512 reported cases of Theft.

    512

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 97 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    97

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 92 reported cases of Property damage.

    92

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 81 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    81

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 50 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    50

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kensington (Vic.)

    1 in 131

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • 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

  • Kensington (Vic.)

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Kensington (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Kensington (Vic.) rank in crime?

Kensington (Vic.) suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kensington (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Kensington (Vic.) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Kensington (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

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

512 Theft cases were reported in Kensington (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kensington (Vic.)?

Crime in Kensington (Vic.) has increased by 39.94% from 2023 to 2024.

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

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