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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)
  • Population
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    18,479

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.54 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    475

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    25.70

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    77

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    251

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.58

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    63.28%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    53.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    160

  • Assault and related offences

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

    73

  • Property damage

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

    56

  • Breaches of orders

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

    49

  • Deception

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

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    33

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    13

  • Drug use and possession

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

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Robbery

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

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1

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


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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