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Crime rate in Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, 3450

Suburb in Mount Alexander

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,506

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    19.81 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    535

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    71.28

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    43

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    334

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.73

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    44.50

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.82%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    84.08%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 159 cases of Property damage.

    159

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 133 cases of Theft.

    133

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 79 cases of Breaches of orders.

    79

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 41 cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 37 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 17 cases of Deception.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 15 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 9 cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 6 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 4 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Castlemaine there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Castlemaine

    1 in 175

    In 2023 in Castlemaine your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 175

  • 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

  • Castlemaine

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Castlemaine your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Castlemaine rank in crime?

Castlemaine suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Castlemaine a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Castlemaine?

The top crime types in Castlemaine are Property damage, Theft, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Castlemaine?

159 Property damage cases were reported in Castlemaine in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Castlemaine?

Crime in Castlemaine has increased by 46.58% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Castlemaine in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Castlemaine 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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