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Crime rate in Baxter, VIC, Australia, 3911

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,166

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.91 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    182

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    84.03

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    15

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

  • Property Crimes
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    107

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.93

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    49.40

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.62%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    86.1%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 80 cases of Theft.

    80

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 15 cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 14 cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 10 cases of Breaches of orders.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 9 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

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

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Baxter there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Baxter

    1 in 144

    In 2023 in Baxter your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 144

  • 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

  • Baxter

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Baxter your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Baxter rank in crime?

Baxter suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Baxter a safe suburb?

Baxter suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Baxter?

The top crime types in Baxter are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Baxter?

80 Theft cases were reported in Baxter in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Baxter?

Crime in Baxter has increased by 32.85% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Baxter in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Baxter 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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