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Crime rate in Kew East, VIC, Australia, 3102

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,620 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 212 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 16 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 143 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kew East crime trends

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Kew East crime compared

Top crime types in Kew East:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 93 reported cases of Theft.

    93

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kew East there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kew East

    1 in 414

    In 2023 in Kew East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 414

  • 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

  • Kew East

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Kew East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 Kew East rank in crime?

Kew East suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kew East a safe suburb?

Kew East suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kew East?

The top crime types in Kew East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Kew East?

93 Theft cases were reported in Kew East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kew East?

Crime in Kew East has increased by 5.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kew East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kew East 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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