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Crime rate in Mount Alexander, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(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 995 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 106 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 487 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
12.88% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
36.22% 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 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 241 reported cases of Theft.

    241

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 153 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    153

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 136 reported cases of Property damage.

    136

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 103 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    103

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    85

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 53 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 47 reported cases of Deception.

    47

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 34 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    34

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 32 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 25 reported cases of Arson.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Alexander

    1 in 200

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 200

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mount Alexander

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Mount Alexander your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 25/100 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, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Alexander?

241 Theft cases were reported in Mount Alexander in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mount Alexander?

Crime in Mount Alexander has increased by 4.96% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mount Alexander in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Alexander in 2025.

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 Yapeen, 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, Joyces Creek and Baringhup West.


Suburbs in Mount Alexander

The data is based on annual 2025 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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