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Crime rate in Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia, 3427

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,669

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    67.75 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    278

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    27

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

  • Property Crimes
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    175

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.76

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.87

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    65.25%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.81%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 101 cases of Theft.

    101

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 41 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 33 cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 27 cases of Assault and related offences.

    27

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 27 cases of Breaches of orders.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 6 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 6 cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 4 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 2 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Diggers Rest

    1 in 210

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 210

  • 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

  • Diggers Rest

    1 in 32

    In 2023 in Diggers Rest your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Diggers Rest rank in crime?

Diggers Rest suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Diggers Rest a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Diggers Rest?

The top crime types in Diggers Rest are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Diggers Rest?

101 Theft cases were reported in Diggers Rest in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Diggers Rest?

Crime in Diggers Rest has increased by 2.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Diggers Rest in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Diggers Rest 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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