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Crime rate in Balwyn, VIC, Australia, 3103

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,495 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.38 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 466 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.53 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 344 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.79% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balwyn crime trends

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Balwyn crime compared

Top crime types in Balwyn:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 202 reported cases of Theft.

    202

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 121 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    121

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 24 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balwyn there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balwyn

    1 in 375

    In 2023 in Balwyn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 375

  • 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

  • Balwyn

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Balwyn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Balwyn rank in crime?

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

Is Balwyn a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Balwyn?

The top crime types in Balwyn are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Balwyn?

202 Theft cases were reported in Balwyn in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balwyn?

Crime in Balwyn has increased by 33.52% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balwyn in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balwyn 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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