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Crime rate in Kew East, VIC, Australia, 3102

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,620

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.06 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    212

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    32.02

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    16

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    143

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    2.42

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.60

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    56.35%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    66.1%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    93

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    38

  • Deception

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

    17

  • Assault and related offences

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

    14

  • Property damage

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

    11

  • Breaches of orders

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

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    3

  • Drug use and possession

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

    3

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Arson

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

    1

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


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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