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Crime rate in Ashburton, VIC, Australia, 3147

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,952

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.92 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    527

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    66.27

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    54

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

  • Property Crimes
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    337

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.79

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    42.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.19%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    83.06%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 221 cases of Theft.

    221

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 57 cases of Property damage.

    57

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 54 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    54

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 52 cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 40 cases of Breaches of orders.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 24 cases of Deception.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 14 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 12 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 10 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 10 cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 8 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 7 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashburton

    1 in 147

    In 2023 in Ashburton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 147

  • 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

  • Ashburton

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Ashburton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Ashburton rank in crime?

Ashburton suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ashburton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ashburton?

The top crime types in Ashburton are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Ashburton?

221 Theft cases were reported in Ashburton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ashburton?

Crime in Ashburton has increased by 3.74% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ashburton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashburton 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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