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Crime rate in Moonee Valley, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 121,937 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 48.47 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,192 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 674 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,679 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.63% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
72.23% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Moonee Valley crime trends

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Moonee Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Moonee Valley:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 4,325 reported cases of Theft.

    4,325

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 718 reported cases of Property damage.

    718

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 625 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    625

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 593 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    593

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 480 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    480

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 368 reported cases of Deception.

    368

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 231 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    231

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 168 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    168

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 132 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    132

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 130 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    130

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 106 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    106

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 67 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    67

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 53 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    53

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 52 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    52

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 49 reported cases of Robbery.

    49

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 43 reported cases of Arson.

    43

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    17

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

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

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moonee Valley

    1 in 181

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 181

  • 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

  • Moonee Valley

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Moonee Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Moonee Valley rank in crime?

Moonee Valley lga is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moonee Valley a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moonee Valley?

The top crime types in Moonee Valley are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Moonee Valley?

4,325 Theft cases were reported in Moonee Valley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Moonee Valley?

Crime in Moonee Valley has increased by 29.62% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Moonee Valley in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moonee Valley in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Moonee Valley?

The least safe suburb in Moonee Valley is Essendon Fields, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Moonee Valley?

The safest suburb in Moonee Valley is Strathmore (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Moonee Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Moonee Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Essendon Fields, Flemington and Ascot Vale.


Suburbs in Moonee Valley

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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