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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 610 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 34 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 450 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
54.68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.7% 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 2025 in Balwyn there were 302 reported cases of Theft.

    302

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 114 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    114

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Balwyn there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balwyn

    1 in 397

    In 2025 in Balwyn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 397

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Balwyn

    1 in 30

    In 2025 in Balwyn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Balwyn?

302 Theft cases were reported in Balwyn in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Balwyn?

Crime in Balwyn has increased by 9.52% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Balwyn in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balwyn in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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