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Crime rate in Kensington (WA), WA, Australia, 6151

Suburb in South Perth

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,627 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.60 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 410 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 88.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 204 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kensington (WA) crime trends

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Kensington (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Kensington (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 106 reported cases of Theft.

    106

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 57 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    57

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 55 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    55

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 30 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kensington (WA)

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Kensington (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 (WA)

    1 in 23

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

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 (WA) rank in crime?

Kensington (WA) suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kensington (WA) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Kensington (WA) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

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

106 Theft cases were reported in Kensington (WA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kensington (WA)?

Crime in Kensington (WA) has increased by 73% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kensington (WA) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Kensington (WA) 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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