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Crime rate in Yarra, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 84/100

(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 11,915 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 147.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,097 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,300 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
102.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.95% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
93.96% 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 2025 in Yarra there were 5,923 reported cases of Theft.

    5,923

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 1,175 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,175

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 1,159 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,159

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 1,022 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,022

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 699 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    699

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 487 reported cases of Deception.

    487

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 228 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    228

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 227 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    227

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 208 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    208

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 146 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    146

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 141 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    141

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 112 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    112

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 89 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    89

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 75 reported cases of Robbery.

    75

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 73 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    73

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 60 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    60

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 43 reported cases of Arson.

    43

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 36 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    36

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Yarra there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yarra

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • 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

  • Yarra

    1 in 10

    In 2025 in Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Yarra rank in crime?

Yarra lga is ranked 84/100 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?

5,923 Theft cases were reported in Yarra in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Yarra?

Crime in Yarra has increased by 3.06% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Yarra in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yarra in 2025.

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.), Collingwood (Vic.) and Burnley.


Suburbs in Yarra

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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