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Crime rate in Kirkwood, QLD, Australia, 4680

Suburb in Gladstone

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,513

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    8.46 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    114

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    45.36

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    9

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

  • Property Crimes

    50

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    19.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    61.06%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    63.84%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 31 cases of Theft.

    31

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 19 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    19

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 14 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 9 cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 9 cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 9 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 8 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 7 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 3 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kirkwood there were 3 cases of Deception.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kirkwood

    1 in 279

    In 2023 in Kirkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 279

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • 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

  • Kirkwood

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in Kirkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Kirkwood rank in crime?

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

Is Kirkwood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kirkwood?

The top crime types in Kirkwood are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Kirkwood?

31 Theft cases were reported in Kirkwood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kirkwood?

Crime in Kirkwood has increased by 12.87% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kirkwood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kirkwood 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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