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Crime rate in Dandenong North, VIC, Australia, 3175

Suburb in Greater Dandenong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    22,550

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,002

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    44.43

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    166

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

  • Property Crimes
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    473

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.36

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    20.98

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.86%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    65.39%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 280 cases of Theft.

    280

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 158 cases of Assault and related offences.

    158

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 123 cases of Breaches of orders.

    123

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 105 cases of Property damage.

    105

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 82 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    82

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 57 cases of Deception.

    57

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 32 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 32 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 31 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    31

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 25 cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 22 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 18 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 10 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong North there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dandenong North

    1 in 136

    In 2023 in Dandenong North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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 North

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Dandenong North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Dandenong North rank in crime?

Dandenong North suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dandenong North a safe suburb?

Dandenong North suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Dandenong North?

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

What is the most reported crime in Dandenong North?

280 Theft cases were reported in Dandenong North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dandenong North?

Crime in Dandenong North has increased by 4.05% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dandenong North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dandenong North 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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