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Crime rate in Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia, 3165

Suburb in Glen Eira

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,159 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.01 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 901 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 79 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 614 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.11% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
64.5% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bentleigh East crime trends

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Bentleigh East crime compared

Top crime types in Bentleigh East:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 399 reported cases of Theft.

    399

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 145 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    145

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 75 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    75

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bentleigh East

    1 in 382

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 382

  • 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

  • Bentleigh East

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Bentleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 Bentleigh East rank in crime?

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

Is Bentleigh East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bentleigh East?

The top crime types in Bentleigh East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Bentleigh East?

399 Theft cases were reported in Bentleigh East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bentleigh East?

Crime in Bentleigh East has increased by 4.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bentleigh East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bentleigh East 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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