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Crime rate in Croydon South, VIC, Australia, 3136

Suburb in Maroondah

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,759

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.56 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    143

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    30.05

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    20

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

  • Property Crimes
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    56

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.20

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.77

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    63.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.24%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 42 cases of Breaches of orders.

    42

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 32 cases of Theft.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 20 cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 16 cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 2 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Croydon South there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Croydon South

    1 in 238

    In 2023 in Croydon South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 238

  • 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

  • Croydon South

    1 in 85

    In 2023 in Croydon South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 85

  • 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 Croydon South rank in crime?

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

Is Croydon South a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Croydon South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Croydon South?

42 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Croydon South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Croydon South?

Crime in Croydon South has increased by 8.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Croydon South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Croydon South 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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