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Crime rate in Burwood (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3125

Suburb in Whitehorse

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    15,147

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.08 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    648

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    42.78

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    48

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

  • Property Crimes
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    447

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.51

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    59.39%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    74.78%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 323 cases of Theft.

    323

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 77 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    77

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 51 cases of Breaches of orders.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 45 cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 45 cases of Property damage.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 42 cases of Deception.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 19 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 10 cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 9 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 6 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood (Vic.)

    1 in 316

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 316

  • 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 (Vic.)

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Burwood (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Burwood (Vic.) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Burwood (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

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

323 Theft cases were reported in Burwood (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burwood (Vic.)?

Crime in Burwood (Vic.) has increased by 10.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burwood (Vic.) in 2023?

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