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Crime rate in Horsham, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 53/100

(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 1,769 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 274 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 699 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.25% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
55.73% 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 2024 in Horsham there were 393 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    393

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 330 reported cases of Theft.

    330

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 287 reported cases of Property damage.

    287

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 272 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    272

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 66 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    66

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    65

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    53

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Horsham there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Horsham

    1 in 75

    In 2024 in Horsham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 75

  • 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

  • Horsham

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Horsham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Horsham rank in crime?

Horsham lga is ranked 53/100 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, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Horsham?

393 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Horsham in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Horsham?

Crime in Horsham has decreased by 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Horsham in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Horsham?

The least safe suburb in Horsham is Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake, Toolondo and Kalkee.


Suburbs in Horsham

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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