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Crime rate in Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia, 3023

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 24,488 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.34 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 937 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 127 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 466 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.58% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Caroline Springs crime trends

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Caroline Springs crime compared

Top crime types in Caroline Springs:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 342 reported cases of Theft.

    342

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 124 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    124

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 122 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    122

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 66 reported cases of Deception.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 56 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 30 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Caroline Springs

    1 in 193

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 193

  • 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

  • Caroline Springs

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Caroline Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Caroline Springs rank in crime?

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

Is Caroline Springs a safe suburb?

Caroline Springs suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Caroline Springs?

The top crime types in Caroline Springs are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Caroline Springs?

342 Theft cases were reported in Caroline Springs in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Caroline Springs?

Crime in Caroline Springs has increased by 12.76% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Caroline Springs in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Caroline Springs 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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