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Crime rate in Hindmarsh, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,742 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11,301.69 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 259 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 26 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 112 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
9.66% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
26.16% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hindmarsh crime trends

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Hindmarsh crime compared

Top crime types in Hindmarsh:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 59 reported cases of Theft.

    59

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 25 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hindmarsh

    1 in 221

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 221

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Hindmarsh

    1 in 51

    In 2025 in Hindmarsh your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Hindmarsh rank in crime?

Hindmarsh lga is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hindmarsh a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Hindmarsh?

The top crime types in Hindmarsh are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Hindmarsh?

59 Theft cases were reported in Hindmarsh in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hindmarsh?

Crime in Hindmarsh has increased by 13.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hindmarsh in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hindmarsh in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Hindmarsh?

The least safe suburb in Hindmarsh is Jeparit, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Hindmarsh?

The safest suburb in Hindmarsh is Yanac, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hindmarsh crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hindmarsh by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Jeparit, Kiata and Dimboola.


Suburbs in Hindmarsh

The data is based on annual 2025 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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