Crime Rates for Kingsville, VIC
⇌ Compare Kingsville with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Kingsville (3012) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 472 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,041 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kingsville, VIC in 2021 was 3,920. In the last 10 years, Kingsville, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 150.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 356.4 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 Kingsville for 2025: B Property and deception offences (354), A Crimes against the person (55), E Justice procedures offences (40).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 392 | 421 | 433 | 276 | 397 | 334 | 343 | 347 | 549 | 472 |
| A Crimes against the person | 14 | 30 | 85 | 65 | 47 | 45 | 19 | 34 | 37 | 54 | 55 |
| B Property and deception offences | 128 | 294 | 274 | 296 | 196 | 276 | 259 | 255 | 239 | 432 | 354 |
| C Drug offences | 6 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 15 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 18 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 32 | 37 | 40 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 472 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 3003 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 24 | 27 | -11.11% |
| Robbery In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 15 | -60.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 12 | 5 | 140.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 52 | -53.85% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 27 | 49 | -44.90% |
| Theft In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 285 reported cases of Theft. | 285 | 320 | -10.94% |
| Deception In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Deception. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Bribery In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 14 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 10 | -80.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 38 | 36 | 5.56% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Kingsville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Kingsville, VIC
How common is car theft in the Kingsville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 23 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 Kingsville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Kingsville, VIC are Cash/Document (491), Car Accessories (487), Personal Property (405), Power Tools (328) and Electrical Appliances (292).
What is the crime rate in Kingsville, VIC?
Kingsville, VIC has a crime rate of 472 reported criminal offences.
Is Kingsville, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Kingsville, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,041 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Kingsville, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kingsville, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 354 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kingsville, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kingsville, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kingsville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 55 offenses against persons in Kingsville, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Kingsville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 338 property crime offenses in Kingsville, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kingsville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Kingsville, VIC recorded 15 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Kingsville (2021)
Kingsville is a quiet suburb with around 3920 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2195, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 69.6% 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 Kingsville, VIC
If you’re considering living near Kingsville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 222 offences (0.10297 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 1722 offences (0.14682 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 2486 offences (0.15899 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 928 offences (0.18044 per 100,000 people)
- Maidstone - 1983 offences (0.21120 per 100,000 people)
- Spotswood - 979 offences (0.34716 per 100,000 people)
- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Footscray - 9057 offences (0.52869 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 391 offences (130.33333 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime shows fluctuation over the past decade with some recent stabilization; overall violent crimes fluctuated but did not exhibit consistent decline.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with counts ranging roughly between 130 and 320 annually, peaking around 2024-2025.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, with annual counts generally between 10 and 30, showing occasional spikes but no clear downward trend.
- A major drop occurred in property damage from a high of about 70 in 2018 to around 24 in 2025, indicating improved property safety or reporting changes.
- Overall, the data suggests property crime remains a significant safety concern, while violent crime levels are moderate but somewhat unstable.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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