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Crime rate in Downer, ACT, Australia, 2602

Suburb in Unincorporated ACT

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,296 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 190 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 100 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
64.15% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.41% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Downer crime trends

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Downer crime compared

Top crime types in Downer:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Downer there were 67 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    67

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Downer there were 45 reported cases of Theft.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Downer there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Downer there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Downer there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Downer there were 9 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Downer there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Downer there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Downer

    1 in 195

    In 2025 in Downer your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 195

  • ACT

    1 in 116

    In 2025 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • Downer

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Downer your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • ACT

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Downer rank in crime?

Downer suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Downer a safe suburb?

Downer suburb could be considered 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?

67 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Downer in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Downer?

Crime in Downer has decreased by 100% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Downer in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Downer 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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