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Crime rate in Maroondah, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 29/100

(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 7,597 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 807 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,122 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
18.51% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
52.72% 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 2025 in Maroondah there were 2,940 reported cases of Theft.

    2,940

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 1,164 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,164

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 750 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    750

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 588 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    588

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 559 reported cases of Property damage.

    559

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 357 reported cases of Deception.

    357

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 255 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    255

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 212 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    212

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 195 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    195

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 155 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    155

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 129 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    129

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 57 reported cases of Robbery.

    57

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 57 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    57

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 42 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    42

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 35 reported cases of Arson.

    35

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 35 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    35

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 33 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    33

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 24 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Maroondah there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maroondah

    1 in 168

    In 2025 in Maroondah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 168

  • 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

  • Maroondah

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Maroondah 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 Maroondah rank in crime?

Maroondah lga is ranked 29/100 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?

2,940 Theft cases were reported in Maroondah in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Maroondah?

Crime in Maroondah has increased by 3.25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Maroondah in 2025?

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

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 Kilsyth South, 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 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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