Crime & Disadvantage Kensington NSW 2033

Crime & Safety in Kensington (NSW) NSW 2033: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Kensington (NSW)

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Kensington (NSW)

66.3

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	57.6%	Bottom 44%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 46.8 residents	Bottom 43%	325% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 339 residents	Bottom 14%	6% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 468 residents	Bottom 10%	9% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Kensington (NSW)

Kensington (NSW) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Kensington (NSW)

12.7%

Sydney

13.6%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.1	Top 30%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.4%	Bottom 33%	115% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,170	Bottom 31%	57% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.1%	Top 17%	19% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 32%	23% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	140	Top 47%	46% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Kensington (NSW)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Kensington (NSW)

36.0

Sydney

34.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	12.0%	Bottom 21%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 307 residents	Bottom 16%	41% to Dec 2021
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021