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Crime rate in Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia, 3201

Suburb in Frankston

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,976 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.31 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,742 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 195 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,034 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.73% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
84.48% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Carrum Downs crime trends

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Carrum Downs crime compared

Top crime types in Carrum Downs:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 686 reported cases of Theft.

    686

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 187 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    187

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 186 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    186

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 183 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    183

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 156 reported cases of Property damage.

    156

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 83 reported cases of Deception.

    83

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 40 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    40

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • 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

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Carrum Downs rank in crime?

Carrum Downs suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Carrum Downs a safe suburb?

Carrum Downs suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Carrum Downs?

The top crime types in Carrum Downs are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Carrum Downs?

686 Theft cases were reported in Carrum Downs in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Carrum Downs?

Crime in Carrum Downs has increased by 25.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Carrum Downs in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Carrum Downs 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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