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Crime rate in Altona Meadows, VIC, Australia, 3028

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,479 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 475 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 77 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 251 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.28% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
53.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Altona Meadows crime trends

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Altona Meadows crime compared

Top crime types in Altona Meadows:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 160 reported cases of Theft.

    160

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 49 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Altona Meadows

    1 in 240

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 240

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Altona Meadows

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in Altona Meadows your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 74

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Altona Meadows rank in crime?

Altona Meadows suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Altona Meadows a safe suburb?

Altona Meadows suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Altona Meadows?

The top crime types in Altona Meadows are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Altona Meadows?

160 Theft cases were reported in Altona Meadows in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Altona Meadows?

Crime in Altona Meadows has decreased by 29.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Altona Meadows in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Altona Meadows in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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