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Crime rate in Baxter, VIC, Australia, 3911

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,166 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.91 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 250 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 115.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 14 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 152 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
70.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
68.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.93% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Baxter crime trends

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Baxter crime compared

Top crime types in Baxter:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 131 reported cases of Theft.

    131

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 36 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    36

  • Deception

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

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Baxter there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Baxter

    1 in 155

    In 2025 in Baxter your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 155

  • 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

  • Baxter

    1 in 14

    In 2025 in Baxter your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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 Baxter rank in crime?

Baxter suburb is ranked 17/100 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, Breaches of orders, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Baxter?

131 Theft cases were reported in Baxter in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Baxter?

Crime in Baxter has increased by 48.81% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Baxter in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Baxter 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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