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Crime rate in Ashburton, VIC, Australia, 3147

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,952 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.92 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 527 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 337 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ashburton crime trends

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Ashburton crime compared

Top crime types in Ashburton:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 221 reported cases of Theft.

    221

  • Property damage

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

    57

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    54

  • Assault and related offences

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

    52

  • Breaches of orders

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

    40

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    10

  • Drug use and possession

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

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ashburton there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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