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Crime rate in Carlton (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3053

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,055 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,213 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 137.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 168 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,580 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
98.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Carlton (Vic.) crime trends

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Carlton (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Carlton (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 1,158 reported cases of Theft.

    1,158

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 239 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    239

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 172 reported cases of Property damage.

    172

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 152 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    152

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 136 reported cases of Deception.

    136

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 94 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    94

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    45

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 31 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    24

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 16 reported cases of Robbery.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Carlton (Vic.)

    1 in 96

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 96

  • 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

  • Carlton (Vic.)

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Carlton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carlton (Vic.) rank in crime?

Carlton (Vic.) suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Carlton (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Carlton (Vic.) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

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

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

1,158 Theft cases were reported in Carlton (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Carlton (Vic.)?

Crime in Carlton (Vic.) has increased by 14.19% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Carlton (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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