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Crime rate in Yarra Ranges, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 144,538 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,893.06 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,233 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 686 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,814 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
31.39% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
23.34% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Yarra Ranges crime trends

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Yarra Ranges crime compared

Top crime types in Yarra Ranges:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 1,683 reported cases of Theft.

    1,683

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 652 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    652

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 589 reported cases of Property damage.

    589

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 564 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    564

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 439 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    439

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 273 reported cases of Deception.

    273

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 213 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    213

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 142 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    142

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 127 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    127

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 108 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    108

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 103 reported cases of Arson.

    103

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 87 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    87

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 72 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    72

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 54 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    54

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 34 reported cases of Robbery.

    34

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 22 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yarra Ranges

    1 in 211

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 211

  • 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

  • Yarra Ranges

    1 in 51

    In 2024 in Yarra Ranges your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • 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 Yarra Ranges rank in crime?

Yarra Ranges lga is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yarra Ranges a safe lga?

Yarra Ranges lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Yarra Ranges?

The top crime types in Yarra Ranges are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Yarra Ranges?

1,683 Theft cases were reported in Yarra Ranges in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Yarra Ranges?

Crime in Yarra Ranges has increased by 18.61% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Yarra Ranges in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Yarra Ranges?

The least safe suburb in Yarra Ranges is Beenak, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Yarra Ranges?

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

Where are Yarra Ranges crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Yarra Ranges by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Beenak, Tremont and McMahons Creek.


Suburbs in Yarra Ranges

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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