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Crime rate in Dandenong South, VIC, Australia, 3175

Suburb in Greater Dandenong

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    125

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    29.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    698

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    5,584.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    47

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

  • Property Crimes
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    510

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    376.00

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4,080.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.77%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 386 cases of Theft.

    386

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 87 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    87

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 47 cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 39 cases of Deception.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 33 cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 24 cases of Breaches of orders.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 18 cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 10 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 9 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 7 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Dandenong South there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dandenong South

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Dandenong South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 South

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Dandenong South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Dandenong South suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dandenong South a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Dandenong South?

The top crime types in Dandenong South are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Dandenong South?

386 Theft cases were reported in Dandenong South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dandenong South?

Crime in Dandenong South has increased by 9.23% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dandenong South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dandenong 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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