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

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 666 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 66 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 472 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.31% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.8% 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 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 307 reported cases of Theft.

    307

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    83

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 63 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 41 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 21 reported cases of Deception.

    21

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kensington (Vic.)

    1 in 163

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Kensington (Vic.)

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in Kensington (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kensington (Vic.) rank in crime?

Kensington (Vic.) suburb is ranked 13/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most 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.)?

307 Theft cases were reported in Kensington (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kensington (Vic.)?

Crime in Kensington (Vic.) has increased by 9.36% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kensington (Vic.) in 2023?

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