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Crime rate in Dandenong, VIC, Australia, 3175

Suburb in Greater Dandenong

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,127 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.38 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,683 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 188.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 769 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,636 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
25.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
87.50 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.04% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Dandenong crime trends

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Dandenong crime compared

Top crime types in Dandenong:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 1,862 reported cases of Theft.

    1,862

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 1,187 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,187

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 697 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    697

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 436 reported cases of Property damage.

    436

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 309 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    309

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 226 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    226

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 217 reported cases of Deception.

    217

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 182 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    182

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 96 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    96

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 87 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    87

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 87 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    87

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 74 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    74

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 72 reported cases of Robbery.

    72

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 49 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    49

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 26 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dandenong

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Dandenong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39

  • 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

  • Dandenong

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Dandenong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 Dandenong rank in crime?

Dandenong suburb is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dandenong a safe suburb?

Dandenong suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Dandenong?

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

What is the most reported crime in Dandenong?

1,862 Theft cases were reported in Dandenong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dandenong?

Crime in Dandenong has increased by 9.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dandenong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dandenong 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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