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Crime rate in Kirkwood, QLD, Australia, 4680

Suburb in Gladstone

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,513 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.46 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 109 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 43 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kirkwood crime trends

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Kirkwood crime compared

Top crime types in Kirkwood:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 23 reported cases of Theft.

    23

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 21 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kirkwood there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kirkwood

    1 in 209

    In 2025 in Kirkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 209

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • Kirkwood

    1 in 58

    In 2025 in Kirkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 58

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD 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 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?

23 Theft cases were reported in Kirkwood in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kirkwood?

Crime in Kirkwood has increased by 10.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kirkwood in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kirkwood 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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