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Crime rate in Bayswater (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3153

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,262 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 881 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 77 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 590 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bayswater (Vic.) crime trends

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Bayswater (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Bayswater (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 443 reported cases of Theft.

    443

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 84 reported cases of Property damage.

    84

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    74

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 56 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 37 reported cases of Deception.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bayswater (Vic.)

    1 in 159

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 159

  • 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

  • Bayswater (Vic.)

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Bayswater (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Bayswater (Vic.) rank in crime?

Bayswater (Vic.) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bayswater (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Bayswater (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bayswater (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Bayswater (Vic.) are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bayswater (Vic.)?

443 Theft cases were reported in Bayswater (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bayswater (Vic.)?

Crime in Bayswater (Vic.) has decreased by 4.34% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bayswater (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bayswater (Vic.) 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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