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Crime rate in Clayton, VIC, Australia, 3168

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 18/100

(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 1,915 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 148 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,425 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
75.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
73.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
91.83% 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 2024 in Clayton there were 1,110 reported cases of Theft.

    1,110

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 175 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    175

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 139 reported cases of Property damage.

    139

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 134 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    134

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 101 reported cases of Deception.

    101

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 86 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    86

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Clayton there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Clayton

    1 in 128

    In 2024 in Clayton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Clayton

    1 in 13

    In 2024 in Clayton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clayton rank in crime?

Clayton suburb is ranked 18/100 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, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Clayton?

1,110 Theft cases were reported in Clayton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Clayton?

Crime in Clayton has increased by 16.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Clayton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Clayton in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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