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Crime rate in Box Hill South, VIC, Australia, 3128

Suburb in Whitehorse

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,491 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.49 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 506 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 51 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 373 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.57% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Box Hill South crime trends

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Box Hill South crime compared

Top crime types in Box Hill South:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 273 reported cases of Theft.

    273

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 66 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    66

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 50 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 33 reported cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Box Hill South there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Box Hill South

    1 in 166

    In 2025 in Box Hill South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 166

  • 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

  • Box Hill South

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Box Hill South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Box Hill South rank in crime?

Box Hill South suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Box Hill South a safe suburb?

Box Hill South suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Box Hill South?

The top crime types in Box Hill South are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Box Hill South?

273 Theft cases were reported in Box Hill South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Box Hill South?

Crime in Box Hill South has increased by 31.09% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Box Hill South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Box Hill South 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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