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Crime rate in Monash, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 191,721 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 83.25 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11,645 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 943 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,456 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
33% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
68.21% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Monash crime trends

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Monash crime compared

Top crime types in Monash:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Monash there were 6,159 reported cases of Theft.

    6,159

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Monash there were 1,472 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,472

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 848 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    848

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Monash there were 800 reported cases of Property damage.

    800

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Monash there were 647 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    647

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Monash there were 474 reported cases of Deception.

    474

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Monash there were 225 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    225

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 196 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    196

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 176 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    176

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Monash there were 160 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    160

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Monash there were 141 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    141

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Monash there were 95 reported cases of Robbery.

    95

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Monash there were 73 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    73

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 52 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    52

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Monash there were 38 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    38

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Monash there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Monash there were 25 reported cases of Arson.

    25

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Monash there were 25 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    25

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Monash there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Monash

    1 in 203

    In 2024 in Monash your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 203

  • 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

  • Monash

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Monash your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Monash rank in crime?

Monash lga is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Monash a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Monash?

The top crime types in Monash are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Monash?

6,159 Theft cases were reported in Monash in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Monash?

Crime in Monash has increased by 13.09% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Monash in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Monash?

The least safe suburb in Monash is Oakleigh, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Monash?

The safest suburb in Monash is Wheelers Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Monash crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Monash by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Oakleigh, Clayton and Ashwood.


Suburbs in Monash

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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