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Crime rate in Chiltern, VIC, Australia, 3683

Suburb in Indigo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,580 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 200.26 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 62 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 29 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
66.08% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
61.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Chiltern crime trends

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Chiltern crime compared

Top crime types in Chiltern:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 16 reported cases of Theft.

    16

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Chiltern there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chiltern

    1 in 176

    In 2025 in Chiltern your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 176

  • 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

  • Chiltern

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Chiltern your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 Chiltern rank in crime?

Chiltern suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Chiltern a safe suburb?

Chiltern suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Chiltern?

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

What is the most reported crime in Chiltern?

16 Theft cases were reported in Chiltern in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Chiltern?

Crime in Chiltern has increased by 6.9% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Chiltern in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Chiltern 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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