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Crime rate in Altona North, VIC, Australia, 3025

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,962 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.04 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 826 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 79 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 514 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.11% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Altona North crime trends

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Altona North crime compared

Top crime types in Altona North:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 349 reported cases of Theft.

    349

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 92 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    92

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 75 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 69 reported cases of Property damage.

    69

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Robbery

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Altona North there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Altona North

    1 in 164

    In 2023 in Altona North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 164

  • 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 North

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Altona North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 North rank in crime?

Altona North suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Altona North a safe suburb?

Altona North suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Altona North?

The top crime types in Altona North are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Altona North?

349 Theft cases were reported in Altona North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Altona North?

Crime in Altona North has decreased by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Altona North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Altona North 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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