Crime Rates for Kensington, VIC
⇌ Compare Kensington with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Kensington (3031) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1354 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,601 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kensington, VIC in 2021 was 10,745. In the last 10 years, Kensington, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 124.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 325.6 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Kensington for 2026: B Property and deception offences (954), A Crimes against the person (157), E Justice procedures offences (134).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 188 | 1089 | 1082 | 1035 | 923 | 733 | 689 | 800 | 834 | 1243 | 1354 |
| A Crimes against the person | 56 | 139 | 153 | 148 | 131 | 81 | 90 | 120 | 116 | 136 | 157 |
| B Property and deception offences | 52 | 752 | 678 | 647 | 551 | 459 | 485 | 505 | 592 | 887 | 954 |
| C Drug offences | 29 | 62 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 26 | 33 | 59 | 17 | 58 | 56 |
| D Public order and security offences | 36 | 72 | 86 | 131 | 43 | 36 | 25 | 34 | 21 | 47 | 51 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 12 | 60 | 127 | 53 | 160 | 25 | 45 | 80 | 87 | 109 | 134 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 106 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 1354 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 6562 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 84 | 84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 33 | 26 | 26.92% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 27 | 11 | 145.45% |
| Arson In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Property damage. | 101 | 111 | -9.01% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 112 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 112 | 103 | 8.74% |
| Theft In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 681 reported cases of Theft. | 681 | 629 | 8.27% |
| Deception In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Deception. | 51 | 38 | 34.21% |
| Bribery In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 51 | 51 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 29 | 23 | 26.09% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 13 | -23.08% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 11 | 9.09% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 15 | 6.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 118 | 94 | 25.53% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Kensington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Kensington, VIC
How common is car theft in the Kensington, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 93 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Kensington, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Kensington, VIC are Cash/Document (1915), Personal Property (1641), Car Accessories (1598), Electrical Appliances (961) and Power Tools (890).
What is the crime rate in Kensington, VIC?
Kensington, VIC has a crime rate of 1354 reported criminal offences.
Is Kensington, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Kensington, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,601 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Kensington, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Kensington, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 954 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kensington, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kensington, VIC have increased by 85% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kensington, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 157 offenses against persons in Kensington, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Kensington, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 903 property crime offenses in Kensington, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kensington, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Kensington, VIC recorded 56 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Kensington (2021)
Kensington is a vibrant suburb with 10745 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2216, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 65.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Kensington, VIC
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- Docklands - 4039 offences (0.26066 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, assault and related offences showed an overall increase, with fluctuations but a general rise after 2020.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2017-2018 before dropping significantly in 2023 and then rising sharply again by 2026.
- Assault remains the principal violent crime, consistently higher than robbery, which stays relatively low throughout the years.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders from 2016 to 2020, reaching a peak in 2020, followed by a gradual decline through 2026.
- The data indicates fluctuating crime levels, with recent increases in both property theft and assaults suggesting ongoing safety challenges.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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