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Crime rate in Croydon (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3136

Suburb in Maroondah

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 28,608 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.10 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,588 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.51 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 240 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 849 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Croydon (Vic.) crime trends

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Croydon (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Croydon (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 575 reported cases of Theft.

    575

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 225 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    225

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 164 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    164

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 143 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    143

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 128 reported cases of Property damage.

    128

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 71 reported cases of Deception.

    71

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 46 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    46

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 43 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    43

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    34

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Croydon (Vic.)

    1 in 119

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • 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 (Vic.)

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Croydon (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 (Vic.) rank in crime?

Croydon (Vic.) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Croydon (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Croydon (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Croydon (Vic.)?

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

What is the most reported crime in Croydon (Vic.)?

575 Theft cases were reported in Croydon (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Croydon (Vic.)?

Crime in Croydon (Vic.) has increased by 13.59% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Croydon (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Croydon (Vic.) 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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