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Crime rate in Horsham, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 54/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,461 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,569.21 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,754 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 85.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 283 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 616 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.35% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
52.31% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Horsham crime trends

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Horsham crime compared

Top crime types in Horsham:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 363 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    363

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 277 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    277

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 269 reported cases of Theft.

    269

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 260 reported cases of Property damage.

    260

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 90 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    90

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 72 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    72

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 71 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    71

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 67 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    67

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 65 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    26

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Horsham there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Horsham

    1 in 72

    In 2025 in Horsham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • 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

  • Horsham

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Horsham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Horsham rank in crime?

Horsham lga is ranked 54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Horsham a safe lga?

Horsham lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Horsham?

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

What is the most reported crime in Horsham?

363 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Horsham in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Horsham?

Crime in Horsham has decreased by 0.85% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Horsham in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Horsham?

The least safe suburb in Horsham is Kalkee, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Horsham?

The safest suburb in Horsham is Wonwondah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Horsham crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Horsham by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kalkee, Horsham and Drung.


Suburbs in Horsham

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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