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Crime rate in Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia, 3201

Suburb in Frankston

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 1,388 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 174 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 720 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.24% 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 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 469 reported cases of Theft.

    469

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 169 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    169

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 166 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    166

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 128 reported cases of Property damage.

    128

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 115 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    115

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 110 reported cases of Deception.

    110

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 62 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    62

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 27 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    19

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 126

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 126

  • 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

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Carrum Downs rank in crime?

Carrum Downs suburb is ranked 14/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Carrum Downs?

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

What is the most reported crime in Carrum Downs?

469 Theft cases were reported in Carrum Downs in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Carrum Downs?

Crime in Carrum Downs has increased by 7.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Carrum Downs in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Carrum Downs 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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