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Crime rate in Mount Alexander, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,181 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,603.79 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 948 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 79 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 556 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
26.36% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
38.03% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Alexander crime trends

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Mount Alexander crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Alexander:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 293 reported cases of Theft.

    293

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 165 reported cases of Property damage.

    165

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 131 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    131

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 89 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    89

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    74

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 33 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    33

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Alexander

    1 in 268

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 268

  • 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

  • Mount Alexander

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Mount Alexander your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 Mount Alexander rank in crime?

Mount Alexander lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Alexander a safe lga?

Mount Alexander lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Alexander?

The top crime types in Mount Alexander are Theft, Property damage, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Alexander?

293 Theft cases were reported in Mount Alexander in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Mount Alexander?

Crime in Mount Alexander has increased by 6.88% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Mount Alexander in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Alexander in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Mount Alexander?

The least safe suburb in Mount Alexander is Glenluce, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Mount Alexander?

The safest suburb in Mount Alexander is Barfold, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Mount Alexander crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mount Alexander by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Glenluce, Castlemaine and Yapeen.


Suburbs in Mount Alexander

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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