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Crime rate in East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3002

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,896

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.86 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    716

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    146.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    85

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

  • Property Crimes
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    431

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    17.36

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    88.03

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    88.81%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    93.27%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year East Melbourne crime trends

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East Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in East Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 299 reported cases of Theft.

    299

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    74

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 68 reported cases of Property damage.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Deception

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    31

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 24 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in East Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Melbourne

    1 in 58

    In 2023 in East Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

  • East Melbourne

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in East Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Melbourne rank in crime?

East Melbourne suburb is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is East Melbourne a safe suburb?

East Melbourne suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in East Melbourne?

The top crime types in East Melbourne are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in East Melbourne?

299 Theft cases were reported in East Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in East Melbourne?

Crime in East Melbourne has increased by 6.39% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in East Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Melbourne 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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