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Crime rate in Brighton East, VIC, Australia, 3187

Suburb in Bayside (Vic.)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,757 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 635 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.89 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 448 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
57.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Brighton East crime trends

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Brighton East crime compared

Top crime types in Brighton East:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 293 reported cases of Theft.

    293

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 108 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    108

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 39 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Brighton East there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brighton East

    1 in 381

    In 2023 in Brighton East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 381

  • 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

  • Brighton East

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Brighton East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Brighton East rank in crime?

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

Is Brighton East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Brighton East?

The top crime types in Brighton East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Brighton East?

293 Theft cases were reported in Brighton East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Brighton East?

Crime in Brighton East has increased by 22.12% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Brighton East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brighton 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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