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Crime rate in Burwood East, VIC, Australia, 3151

Suburb in Whitehorse

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    10,675

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.26 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    578

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    54.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    53

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    362

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.96

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    33.91

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    65.98%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    78.1%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 259 cases of Theft.

    259

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 74 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    74

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 55 cases of Deception.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 50 cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 43 cases of Breaches of orders.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 27 cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 9 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 7 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Burwood East there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood East

    1 in 201

    In 2023 in Burwood East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 201

  • 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

  • Burwood East

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Burwood East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Burwood East rank in crime?

Burwood East suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burwood East a safe suburb?

Burwood East suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burwood East?

The top crime types in Burwood East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Burwood East?

259 Theft cases were reported in Burwood East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burwood East?

Crime in Burwood East has increased by 33.18% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burwood East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burwood 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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