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Crime rate in Kilsyth, VIC, Australia, 3137

Suburb in Maroondah

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,699 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 513 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 51 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 270 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.36 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kilsyth crime trends

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Kilsyth crime compared

Top crime types in Kilsyth:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 173 reported cases of Theft.

    173

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 74 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 25 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kilsyth there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kilsyth

    1 in 229

    In 2025 in Kilsyth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 229

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kilsyth

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Kilsyth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Kilsyth rank in crime?

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

Is Kilsyth a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kilsyth?

The top crime types in Kilsyth are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kilsyth?

173 Theft cases were reported in Kilsyth in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kilsyth?

Crime in Kilsyth has increased by 0.39% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kilsyth in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kilsyth in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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