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Crime rate in Burwood East, VIC, Australia, 3151

Suburb in Whitehorse

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,675 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.26 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 673 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 50 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 490 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.23% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.05% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Burwood East crime trends

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Burwood East crime compared

Top crime types in Burwood East:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 369 reported cases of Theft.

    369

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 84 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    84

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 47 reported cases of Deception.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 24 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Burwood East there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood East

    1 in 214

    In 2024 in Burwood East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 214

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Burwood East

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Burwood East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Burwood East rank in crime?

Burwood East suburb is ranked 12/100 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?

369 Theft cases were reported in Burwood East in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Burwood East?

Crime in Burwood East has increased by 16.44% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Burwood East in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burwood East in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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