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Crime rate in Balwyn North, VIC, Australia, 3104

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    21,302

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.09 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    508

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    23.85

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    46

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    380

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    2.16

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    17.84

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    55.47%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    60.88%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 178 cases of Theft.

    178

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 163 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    163

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 44 cases of Assault and related offences.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 38 cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 23 cases of Breaches of orders.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 13 cases of Deception.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 7 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 5 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 3 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Balwyn North there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balwyn North

    1 in 463

    In 2023 in Balwyn North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 463

  • 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 North

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Balwyn North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Balwyn North rank in crime?

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

Is Balwyn North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Balwyn North?

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

What is the most reported crime in Balwyn North?

178 Theft cases were reported in Balwyn North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balwyn North?

Crime in Balwyn North has increased by 5.39% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balwyn North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balwyn North 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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