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Crime rate in Clayton, VIC, Australia, 3168

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,988 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,638 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,122 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
74.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.78% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Clayton crime trends

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Clayton crime compared

Top crime types in Clayton:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 832 reported cases of Theft.

    832

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 158 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    158

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 130 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    130

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 129 reported cases of Property damage.

    129

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 105 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    105

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 102 reported cases of Deception.

    102

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 19 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Clayton there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Clayton

    1 in 135

    In 2023 in Clayton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 135

  • 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

  • Clayton

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Clayton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Clayton rank in crime?

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

Is Clayton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Clayton?

The top crime types in Clayton are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Clayton?

832 Theft cases were reported in Clayton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Clayton?

Crime in Clayton has increased by 16.01% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Clayton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Clayton 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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