4Kew
Kew, Victorian suburbs, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Victorian suburbs · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 11,266 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 24,499
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 89 | 363.3 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 4 | 16.3 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 184 | 751.1 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 665 | 2,714.4 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 4 | 16.3 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 2 | 8.2 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 19 | 77.6 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 77 | 314.3 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 6 | 24.5 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 7 | 28.6 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 89 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft and burglary | 849 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Damage and public order | 90 |
Questions about crime in Kew
- Is Kew safe?
- Kew: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Kew?
- Kew: Weighted crime: 11,266 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
