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Crime rate in Daylesford, VIC, Australia, 3460

Suburb in Hepburn

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,781 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 37.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 180 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 126 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.15% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Daylesford crime trends

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Daylesford crime compared

Top crime types in Daylesford:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 82 reported cases of Theft.

    82

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Daylesford there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Daylesford

    1 in 232

    In 2025 in Daylesford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 232

  • 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

  • Daylesford

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Daylesford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Daylesford rank in crime?

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

Is Daylesford a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Daylesford?

The top crime types in Daylesford are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Daylesford?

82 Theft cases were reported in Daylesford in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Daylesford?

Crime in Daylesford has increased by 0.56% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Daylesford in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Daylesford 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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