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Crime rate in Maroondah, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 135,491 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 74.39 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,358 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 723 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,373 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
36.02% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
51.71% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Maroondah crime trends

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Maroondah crime compared

Top crime types in Maroondah:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 3,082 reported cases of Theft.

    3,082

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 993 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    993

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 678 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    678

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 640 reported cases of Property damage.

    640

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 624 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    624

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 282 reported cases of Deception.

    282

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 198 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    198

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 179 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    179

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 143 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    143

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 134 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    134

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 127 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    127

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 64 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    64

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 45 reported cases of Robbery.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 39 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    39

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 39 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    39

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 36 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    36

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 27 reported cases of Arson.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Maroondah there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maroondah

    1 in 187

    In 2024 in Maroondah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 187

  • 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

  • Maroondah

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Maroondah your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Maroondah rank in crime?

Maroondah lga is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maroondah a safe lga?

Maroondah lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Maroondah?

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

What is the most reported crime in Maroondah?

3,082 Theft cases were reported in Maroondah in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Maroondah?

Crime in Maroondah has increased by 19.95% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Maroondah in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Maroondah?

The least safe suburb in Maroondah is Ringwood (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Maroondah?

The safest suburb in Maroondah is Croydon Hills, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Maroondah crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Maroondah by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ringwood (Vic.), Bayswater North and Croydon (Vic.).


Suburbs in Maroondah

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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