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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 139 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.52 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 94 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.11 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
54.01% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Beechworth crime trends

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Beechworth crime compared

Top crime types in Beechworth:


  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Beechworth there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Beechworth

    1 in 475

    In 2024 in Beechworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 475

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Beechworth

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in Beechworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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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 Property damage, Theft, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Beechworth?

51 Property damage cases were reported in Beechworth in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Beechworth?

Crime in Beechworth has decreased by 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Beechworth in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Beechworth in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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