Kenmore is known as a quiet, family-friendly suburb in Brisbane’s west. It has a reputation for being safe, but recent crime data shows a more detailed picture. Between March 2024 and March 2025, there were 240 recorded offences, mostly related to theft and property damage. While Kenmore is safer than many other areas, crime is happening regularly.
Crime in Kenmore: What the Numbers Say
Between March 2024 and March 2025, 240 crimes were reported in Kenmore. The most common offences were:
- Theft (excluding unlawful entry): 101 cases
- Unlawful entry: 31 cases
- Property damage: 30 cases
- Traffic-related offences: 14 cases
- Assault: 14 cases
Violent crime is low, but property-related crimes are a concern.
When and Where Does Crime Happen Most?
Crime in Kenmore follows clear patterns:
- Time of Day: Most crimes happen between 10 p.m. and midnight. Mornings and afternoons see less activity.
- Days of the Week: Crime is highest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Saturdays have the least incidents.
- Seasonal Trends: Crime peaked in March 2024, with other spikes in October, November, and January before dropping in February 2025.
How Kenmore Compares to Other Brisbane Suburbs
Kenmore has fewer crimes than major hotspots like Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley:
- Brisbane City: 816.87 crimes per 1,000 people
- Fortitude Valley: 577 crimes per 1,000 people
- Kenmore: Crime is significantly lower but still occurs steadily
Kenmore’s crime patterns are similar to North Lakes’s. Property-related offences are rising due to urban growth. This creates more opportunities for theft.
What’s Being Done to Keep Kenmore Safe?
To help reduce crime, law enforcement and the community are taking action:
- Neighbourhood Watch programs encourage crime reporting and prevention
- Increased police patrols in high-risk areas
- Crime prevention campaigns teaching residents how to secure their homes
- More CCTV surveillance as part of a crime prevention strategy
Will Kenmore Stay a Safe Suburb?
Kenmore is still one of the safer suburbs. However, theft and property crimes remain an issue, especially late at night. Police and community efforts are working to keep the suburb secure. How well these strategies work will determine if Kenmore continues to be a safe and family-friendly place in the future.
Published 4-Mar-2025