| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
51,730 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1,810.87 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,963 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
37.95 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
199 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,070 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
3.85 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
20.68 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
6.64% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
29.58% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 643 reported cases of Theft.
643
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 264 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
264
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 247 reported cases of Property damage.
247
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 198 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
198
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 152 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
152
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 83 reported cases of Deception.
83
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 56 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
56
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 55 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
55
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 55 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
55
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 48 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
48
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
40
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
30
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 28 reported cases of Arson.
28
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
26
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
19
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
10
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
4
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
3
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.
1
1 in 260
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 260
1 in 130
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 48
In 2025 in Macedon Ranges your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48
1 in 23
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Macedon Ranges lga is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Macedon Ranges lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Macedon Ranges are Theft, Breaches of orders, Property damage.
643 Theft cases were reported in Macedon Ranges in 2025.
Crime in Macedon Ranges has increased by 1.92% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Macedon Ranges in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Macedon Ranges is Pastoria East, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Macedon Ranges is Woodend North, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Macedon Ranges by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Pastoria East, Baynton (Vic.) and Spring Hill (Vic.).
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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