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Crime rate in Burnside (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3023

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,800 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 218 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 155 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
53.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Burnside (Vic.) crime trends

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Burnside (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Burnside (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 109 reported cases of Theft.

    109

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 21 reported cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burnside (Vic.)

    1 in 483

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 483

  • 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

  • Burnside (Vic.)

    1 in 37

    In 2025 in Burnside (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Burnside (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Burnside (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Burnside (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burnside (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Burnside (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Burnside (Vic.)?

109 Theft cases were reported in Burnside (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Burnside (Vic.)?

Crime in Burnside (Vic.) has increased by 3.32% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Burnside (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burnside (Vic.) 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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