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Crime rate in Brunswick West, VIC, Australia, 3055

Suburb in Moreland

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,746 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.22 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 850 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 92 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 554 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Brunswick West crime trends

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Brunswick West crime compared

Top crime types in Brunswick West:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 396 reported cases of Theft.

    396

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 89 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    89

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 84 reported cases of Property damage.

    84

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick West there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brunswick West

    1 in 160

    In 2023 in Brunswick West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 160

  • 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

  • Brunswick West

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Brunswick West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Brunswick West rank in crime?

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

Is Brunswick West a safe suburb?

Brunswick West suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Brunswick West?

The top crime types in Brunswick West are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Brunswick West?

396 Theft cases were reported in Brunswick West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Brunswick West?

Crime in Brunswick West has increased by 2.78% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Brunswick West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brunswick West 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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