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Crime rate in Downer, ACT, Australia, 2602

Suburb in Unincorporated ACT

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,296

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.63 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    246

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.26

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    25

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

  • Property Crimes
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    113

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    26.30

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.19%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    71.64%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Downer there were 101 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    101

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Downer there were 48 cases of Theft.

    48

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Downer there were 40 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Downer there were 24 cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Downer there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Downer there were 7 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Downer there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Downer there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Downer

    1 in 172

    In 2023 in Downer your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 172

  • ACT

    1 in 114

    In 2023 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 114

  • 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

  • Downer

    1 in 38

    In 2023 in Downer your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • ACT

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Downer rank in crime?

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

Is Downer a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Downer?

The top crime types in Downer are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Downer?

101 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Downer in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Downer?

Crime in Downer has increased by 28.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Downer in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Downer 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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