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Crime rate in Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia, 3427

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,669 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 67.75 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 305 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 27 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 186 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.81 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.73% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Diggers Rest crime trends

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Diggers Rest crime compared

Top crime types in Diggers Rest:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 114 reported cases of Theft.

    114

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 38 reported cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 34 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    34

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 31 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Diggers Rest

    1 in 210

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 210

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Diggers Rest

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Diggers Rest your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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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, Property damage, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Diggers Rest?

114 Theft cases were reported in Diggers Rest in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Diggers Rest?

Crime in Diggers Rest has increased by 9.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Diggers Rest in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Diggers Rest in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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