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Crime rate in Banyule, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 118,642 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 61.52 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,017 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 624 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,201 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
35.81% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
57.34% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Banyule crime trends

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Banyule crime compared

Top crime types in Banyule:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 2,866 reported cases of Theft.

    2,866

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 1,053 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,053

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 773 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    773

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 583 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    583

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 544 reported cases of Property damage.

    544

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 302 reported cases of Deception.

    302

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 154 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    154

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 135 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    135

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 125 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    125

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 123 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    123

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 100 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    100

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 52 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    52

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 43 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    43

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 41 reported cases of Robbery.

    41

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 39 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    39

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 32 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    32

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    28

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 18 reported cases of Arson.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Banyule there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Banyule

    1 in 190

    In 2024 in Banyule your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 190

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Banyule

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Banyule your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Banyule rank in crime?

Banyule lga is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Banyule a safe lga?

Banyule lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Banyule?

The top crime types in Banyule are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Banyule?

2,866 Theft cases were reported in Banyule in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Banyule?

Crime in Banyule has increased by 30.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Banyule in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Banyule in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Banyule?

The least safe suburb in Banyule is Heidelberg West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Banyule?

The safest suburb in Banyule is Yallambie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Banyule crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Banyule by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Heidelberg West, Heidelberg and Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.).


Suburbs in Banyule

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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