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Crime rate in Croydon South, VIC, Australia, 3136

Suburb in Maroondah

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,759 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 154 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 81 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
60.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Croydon South crime trends

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Croydon South crime compared

Top crime types in Croydon South:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 56 reported cases of Theft.

    56

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Croydon South there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Croydon South

    1 in 238

    In 2025 in Croydon South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 238

  • 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

  • Croydon South

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Croydon South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Croydon South?

56 Theft cases were reported in Croydon South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Croydon South?

Crime in Croydon South has decreased by 12.99% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Croydon South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Croydon South 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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