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Crime rate in Kirwan, QLD, Australia, 4817

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    20,780

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    11.71 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    2,626

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    126.37

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    307

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,639

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    14.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    78.87

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    86.29%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    92.31%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 671 cases of Theft.

    671

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 558 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    558

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 284 cases of Assault and related offences.

    284

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 231 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    231

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 215 cases of Property damage.

    215

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 190 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    190

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 124 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    124

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 108 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    108

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 62 cases of Deception.

    62

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 51 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    51

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 40 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 33 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    33

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 27 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    27

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 21 cases of Robbery.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 4 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Kirwan there were 2 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kirwan

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Kirwan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • Kirwan

    1 in 13

    In 2023 in Kirwan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • 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 Kirwan rank in crime?

Kirwan suburb is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kirwan a safe suburb?

Kirwan suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kirwan?

The top crime types in Kirwan are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kirwan?

671 Theft cases were reported in Kirwan in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kirwan?

Crime in Kirwan has increased by 7.8% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kirwan in 2023?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Kirwan 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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