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Crime rate in Ashwood, VIC, Australia, 3147

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,154 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 441 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 288 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ashwood crime trends

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Ashwood crime compared

Top crime types in Ashwood:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 191 reported cases of Theft.

    191

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 53 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    53

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 51 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 42 reported cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Ashwood there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashwood

    1 in 156

    In 2023 in Ashwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 156

  • 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

  • Ashwood

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Ashwood 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 Ashwood rank in crime?

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

Is Ashwood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ashwood?

The top crime types in Ashwood are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Ashwood?

191 Theft cases were reported in Ashwood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ashwood?

Crime in Ashwood has decreased by 3.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ashwood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashwood 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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