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Crime rate in Altona North, VIC, Australia, 3025

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 17/100

(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 1,057 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 106 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 750 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.31% 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 2024 in Altona North there were 520 reported cases of Theft.

    520

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 140 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    140

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 103 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    103

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 81 reported cases of Property damage.

    81

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 56 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Altona North there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Altona North

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in Altona North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Altona North

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Altona North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Altona North rank in crime?

Altona North suburb is ranked 17/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some 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?

520 Theft cases were reported in Altona North in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Altona North?

Crime in Altona North has increased by 27.97% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Altona North in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Altona North in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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