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Crime rate in Beechworth, VIC, Australia, 3747

Suburb in Indigo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,274 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 165.49 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 143 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 89 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.51 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Beechworth crime trends

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Beechworth crime compared

Top crime types in Beechworth:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

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

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Beechworth

    1 in 285

    In 2023 in Beechworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 285

  • 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

  • Beechworth

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Beechworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Beechworth rank in crime?

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

Is Beechworth a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Beechworth?

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

What is the most reported crime in Beechworth?

57 Theft cases were reported in Beechworth in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Beechworth?

Crime in Beechworth has decreased by 25.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Beechworth in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Beechworth 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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