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Crime rate in Avondale Heights, VIC, Australia, 3034

Suburb in Moonee Valley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,388 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.41 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 325 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 39 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 153 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.25% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Avondale Heights crime trends

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Avondale Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Avondale Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 112 reported cases of Theft.

    112

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    7

  • Drug use and possession

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

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Avondale Heights

    1 in 318

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 318

  • 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

  • Avondale Heights

    1 in 81

    In 2023 in Avondale Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 81

  • 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 Avondale Heights rank in crime?

Avondale Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Avondale Heights a safe suburb?

Avondale Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Avondale Heights?

The top crime types in Avondale Heights are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Avondale Heights?

112 Theft cases were reported in Avondale Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Avondale Heights?

Crime in Avondale Heights has decreased by 2.11% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Avondale Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Avondale Heights 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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