| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
201 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
429.49 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
7 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
34.83 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
4.98 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
4.98 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
63.64% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
37.66% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Buchan there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
2
In 2025 in Buchan there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
2
In 2025 in Buchan there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1
In 2025 in Buchan there were 1 reported cases of Theft.
1
In 2025 in Buchan there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1
1 in 201
In 2025 in Buchan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 201
1 in 130
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 201
In 2025 in Buchan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 201
1 in 23
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Buchan suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Buchan suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Buchan are Other crimes against the person, Weapons and explosives offences, Assault and related offences.
2 Other crimes against the person cases were reported in Buchan in 2025.
Crime in Buchan has increased by 250% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buchan 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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