| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
158,202 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
123.52 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
16,119 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
101.89 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,933 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
9,275 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
12.22 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
58.63 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
53.92% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
83.9% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 6,683 reported cases of Theft.
6,683
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 1,824 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
1,824
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 1,737 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1,737
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 1,253 reported cases of Property damage.
1,253
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 1,232 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,232
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 763 reported cases of Deception.
763
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 537 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
537
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 382 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
382
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 367 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
367
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 295 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
295
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 265 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
265
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 196 reported cases of Robbery.
196
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 150 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
150
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 107 reported cases of Arson.
107
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 91 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
91
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 80 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
80
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 70 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
70
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 64 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
64
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 13 reported cases of Public security offences.
13
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
7
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
1
1 in 82
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 89
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 17
In 2024 in Greater Dandenong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 26
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
Greater Dandenong lga is ranked 54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Greater Dandenong lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Greater Dandenong are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.
6,683 Theft cases were reported in Greater Dandenong in 2024.
Crime in Greater Dandenong has increased by 13.47% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Greater Dandenong in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Greater Dandenong is Dandenong South, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Greater Dandenong is Springvale South, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Greater Dandenong by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Dandenong South, Dandenong and Bangholme.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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