| 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 |
13,163 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
60.97 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,593 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
8,152 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
7.38 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
37.76 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
47.69% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
61.57% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Melton there were 5,787 reported cases of Theft.
5,787
In 2024 in Melton there were 1,463 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1,463
In 2024 in Melton there were 1,241 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,241
In 2024 in Melton there were 1,087 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
1,087
In 2024 in Melton there were 1,047 reported cases of Property damage.
1,047
In 2024 in Melton there were 451 reported cases of Deception.
451
In 2024 in Melton there were 322 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
322
In 2024 in Melton there were 319 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
319
In 2024 in Melton there were 278 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
278
In 2024 in Melton there were 254 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
254
In 2024 in Melton there were 250 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
250
In 2024 in Melton there were 171 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
171
In 2024 in Melton there were 130 reported cases of Robbery.
130
In 2024 in Melton there were 77 reported cases of Arson.
77
In 2024 in Melton there were 72 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
72
In 2024 in Melton there were 71 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
71
In 2024 in Melton there were 69 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
69
In 2024 in Melton there were 51 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
51
In 2024 in Melton there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
8
In 2024 in Melton there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
8
In 2024 in Melton there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
6
In 2024 in Melton there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
1
1 in 136
In 2024 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 26
In 2024 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Melton lga is ranked 34/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter.
5,787 Theft cases were reported in Melton in 2024.
Crime in Melton has increased by 24.93% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melton in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Melton is Bonnie Brook, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Melton is Taylors Hill, 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 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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