Crime Rates for Kingsbury, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Kingsbury (3083) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 391 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,301 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kingsbury, VIC in 2021 was 3,460. In the last 10 years, Kingsbury, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 101.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 432.5 residents. 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 Kingsbury for 2025: B Property and deception offences (266), A Crimes against the person (55), E Justice procedures offences (30).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 291 | 317 | 383 | 347 | 350 | 379 | 452 | 360 | 424 | 278 | 391 |
| A Crimes against the person | 28 | 42 | 47 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 81 | 52 | 49 | 43 | 55 |
| B Property and deception offences | 191 | 226 | 293 | 274 | 242 | 244 | 198 | 175 | 278 | 193 | 266 |
| C Drug offences | 20 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 53 | 51 | 24 | 12 | 28 |
| D Public order and security offences | 17 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 12 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 35 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 68 | 52 | 60 | 24 | 30 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 391 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 2580 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 31 | 19 | 63.16% |
| Robbery In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 12 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Property damage. | 28 | 15 | 86.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 35 | 16 | 118.75% |
| Theft In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 176 reported cases of Theft. | 176 | 134 | 31.34% |
| Deception In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 26 | -23.08% |
| Bribery In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 20 | 9 | 122.22% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 22 | 23 | -4.35% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime numbers each year.
- Crimes against the person show moderate fluctuations with no clear increasing or decreasing pattern.
- Drug offences peaked around 2021-2022, then declined by 2025.
- Justice procedure offences, especially breaches of orders, increased sharply from 2018 to 2023, then decreased in 2024-25.
- Public order offences remain relatively low and stable.
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 data):
- Theft: 176 incidents (highest single crime count).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 35 incidents.
- Property damage: 28 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 31 incidents (most common violent crime).
- Breaches of orders: 22 incidents.
- Drug use and possession: 20 incidents.
- Other crimes against the person: 8 incidents.
- Robbery remains low at 3 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Burglary dropped sharply from 73 in 2017 to 16 in 2024, then rose again to 35 in 2025.
- Theft increased notably from 87 in 2015 to a peak of 186 in 2023, then slightly declined.
- Assault fluctuated with a notable increase from 19 in 2024 to 31 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders surged from 9 in 2018 to 54 in 2023 before declining to 22 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession peaked at 39 in 2021, dropped to 9 in 2024, then rose to 20 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked at 21 in 2022, then fell to 5 by 2025.
- Other crimes against the person spiked to 26 in 2021 from lower levels (~5-15), falling back to 8 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes, indicating higher risk to property than person.
- Violent crime (assaults, robbery) remains relatively low but showed a recent uptick in 2025.
- Robbery is rare, suggesting limited street robbery or mugging risk.
- Drug-related offences, especially use/possession, showed high variability but remain significant, indicating ongoing substance issues.
- Breaches of orders (possibly domestic violence or protection orders) rose substantially, indicating potential social safety concerns.
- Public order offences and serious weapon offences have declined recently, suggesting improved public security conditions.
- Arson incidents are low but sporadic, with a peak of 7 in 2025.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Kingsbury (2021)
Kingsbury is a quiet suburb with around 3460 people. While families are part of the community, only about 38.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1399, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.8% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Kingsbury, VIC
If you’re considering living near Kingsbury , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Thomastown - 3041 offences (0.15029 per 100,000 people)
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- Preston - 7260 offences (0.21486 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg West - 1446 offences (0.27532 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Kingsbury, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Kingsbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 14 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 Kingsbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Kingsbury, VIC are Cash/Document (800), Personal Property (656), Car Accessories (482), Jewellery (458) and Electrical Appliances (356).
What is the crime rate in Kingsbury, VIC?
Kingsbury, VIC has a crime rate of 391 reported criminal offences.
Is Kingsbury, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Kingsbury, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 11,301 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Kingsbury, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kingsbury, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 266 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kingsbury, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kingsbury, VIC have increased by 3% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kingsbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 55 offenses against persons in Kingsbury, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Kingsbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 246 property crime offenses in Kingsbury, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kingsbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Kingsbury, VIC recorded 28 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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