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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 1,759 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 80.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 184 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,008 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.93% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
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 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 702 reported cases of Theft.

    702

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 195 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    195

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 175 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    175

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 148 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    148

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 144 reported cases of Property damage.

    144

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 67 reported cases of Deception.

    67

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 56 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    45

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    45

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 40 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 25 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    25

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 25 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    25

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 4 reported cases of Public security offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 119

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Carrum Downs

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Carrum Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Carrum Downs?

702 Theft cases were reported in Carrum Downs in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Carrum Downs?

Crime in Carrum Downs has increased by 0.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Carrum Downs in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Carrum Downs in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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