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Crime rate in Yarra, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 80,727 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17.49 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11,561 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 143.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,031 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,293 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
102.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.33% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
93.36% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Yarra crime trends

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Yarra crime compared

Top crime types in Yarra:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 5,790 reported cases of Theft.

    5,790

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 1,375 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,375

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 1,099 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,099

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 935 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    935

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 592 reported cases of Deception.

    592

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 557 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    557

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 215 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    215

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 182 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    182

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 176 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    176

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 124 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    124

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 118 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    118

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 96 reported cases of Robbery.

    96

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 77 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    77

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 65 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    65

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    52

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 42 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    42

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 27 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    27

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

  • Public security offences

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Yarra there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yarra

    1 in 78

    In 2024 in Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Yarra

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yarra rank in crime?

Yarra lga is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yarra a safe lga?

Yarra lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Yarra?

The top crime types in Yarra are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Yarra?

5,790 Theft cases were reported in Yarra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Yarra?

Crime in Yarra has increased by 21.59% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Yarra in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Yarra?

The least safe suburb in Yarra is Fitzroy (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Yarra?

The safest suburb in Yarra is Alphington, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Yarra crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Yarra by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Fitzroy (Vic.), Burnley and Collingwood (Vic.).


Suburbs in Yarra

The data is based on annual 2024 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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