| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
215,896 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
596.19 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
10,536 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
48.80 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,414 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
5,939 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
6.55 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
27.51 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
27.57% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
47.48% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2023 in Melton there were 3,910 reported cases of Theft.
3,910
In 2023 in Melton there were 1,334 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1,334
In 2023 in Melton there were 1,110 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
1,110
In 2023 in Melton there were 1,002 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,002
In 2023 in Melton there were 960 reported cases of Property damage.
960
In 2023 in Melton there were 367 reported cases of Deception.
367
In 2023 in Melton there were 296 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
296
In 2023 in Melton there were 294 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
294
In 2023 in Melton there were 263 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
263
In 2023 in Melton there were 250 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
250
In 2023 in Melton there were 194 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
194
In 2023 in Melton there were 141 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
141
In 2023 in Melton there were 80 reported cases of Robbery.
80
In 2023 in Melton there were 78 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
78
In 2023 in Melton there were 72 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
72
In 2023 in Melton there were 67 reported cases of Arson.
67
In 2023 in Melton there were 61 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
61
In 2023 in Melton there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
43
In 2023 in Melton there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
7
In 2023 in Melton there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
6
In 2023 in Melton there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
1 in 153
In 2023 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 153
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 36
In 2023 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Melton lga is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Melton lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Melton are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.
3,910 Theft cases were reported in Melton in 2023.
Crime in Melton has increased by 7.36% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melton in 2023.
The least safe suburb in Melton is Bonnie Brook, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Melton is Burnside Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Melton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bonnie Brook, Deanside and Grangefields.
The data is based on annual 2023 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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