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Crime rate in Blackburn North, VIC, Australia, 3130

Suburb in Whitehorse

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,627 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 270 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 180 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.23% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.86% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Blackburn North crime trends

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Blackburn North crime compared

Top crime types in Blackburn North:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 121 reported cases of Theft.

    121

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 19 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Blackburn North there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blackburn North

    1 in 318

    In 2023 in Blackburn North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 318

  • 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

  • Blackburn North

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Blackburn North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Blackburn North rank in crime?

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

Is Blackburn North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Blackburn North?

The top crime types in Blackburn North are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Blackburn North?

121 Theft cases were reported in Blackburn North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Blackburn North?

Crime in Blackburn North has increased by 45.95% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Blackburn North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blackburn North 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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