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Crime rate in Cheltenham (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3192

Suburb in Kingston (Vic.)

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    23,992

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.52 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,779

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    74.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    187

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,185

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.79

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    49.39

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    74.97%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    86.09%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 810 cases of Theft.

    810

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 185 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    185

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 180 cases of Property damage.

    180

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 156 cases of Assault and related offences.

    156

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 152 cases of Breaches of orders.

    152

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 73 cases of Deception.

    73

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 35 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 31 cases of Robbery.

    31

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 29 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 29 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 27 cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 18 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 17 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 10 cases of Arson.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 10 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 7 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cheltenham (Vic.)

    1 in 128

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • 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

  • Cheltenham (Vic.)

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Cheltenham (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Cheltenham (Vic.) rank in crime?

Cheltenham (Vic.) suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cheltenham (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Cheltenham (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cheltenham (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Cheltenham (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Cheltenham (Vic.)?

810 Theft cases were reported in Cheltenham (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cheltenham (Vic.)?

Crime in Cheltenham (Vic.) has increased by 38.77% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cheltenham (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cheltenham (Vic.) 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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