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Crime rate in Ashwood, VIC, Australia, 3147

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 15/100

(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 521 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 50 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 363 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.02% 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 2024 in Ashwood there were 269 reported cases of Theft.

    269

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 49 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ashwood there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashwood

    1 in 143

    In 2024 in Ashwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 143

  • 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

  • Ashwood

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Ashwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Ashwood rank in crime?

Ashwood suburb is ranked 15/100 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ashwood?

269 Theft cases were reported in Ashwood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ashwood?

Crime in Ashwood has increased by 18.14% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ashwood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashwood 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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