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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 314 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 181 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.1% 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 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 137 reported cases of Theft.

    137

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    38

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Avondale Heights

    1 in 335

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 335

  • 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

  • Avondale Heights

    1 in 68

    In 2024 in Avondale Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 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?

137 Theft cases were reported in Avondale Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Avondale Heights?

Crime in Avondale Heights has decreased by 3.38% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Avondale Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Avondale Heights 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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