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Crime rate in Boroondara, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 142,890 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 51.92 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,499 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 473 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,830 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
23.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
54.93% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Boroondara crime trends

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Boroondara crime compared

Top crime types in Boroondara:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 3,208 reported cases of Theft.

    3,208

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 1,149 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,149

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 455 reported cases of Property damage.

    455

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 429 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    429

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 321 reported cases of Deception.

    321

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 296 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    296

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 132 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    132

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 100 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    100

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 81 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    81

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 77 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    77

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    45

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 44 reported cases of Robbery.

    44

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Arson

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

    18

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Boroondara there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Boroondara

    1 in 302

    In 2024 in Boroondara your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 302

  • 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

  • Boroondara

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Boroondara your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Boroondara rank in crime?

Boroondara lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Boroondara a safe lga?

Boroondara lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Boroondara?

The top crime types in Boroondara are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Boroondara?

3,208 Theft cases were reported in Boroondara in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Boroondara?

Crime in Boroondara has increased by 17.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Boroondara in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Boroondara?

The least safe suburb in Boroondara is Ashburton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Boroondara?

The safest suburb in Boroondara is Canterbury (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Boroondara crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Boroondara by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ashburton, Hawthorn (Vic.) and Camberwell (Vic.).


Suburbs in Boroondara

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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