| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
15,153 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
2.60 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
625 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
41.25 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
38 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
447 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
2.51 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
29.50 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
56.68% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
74.77% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2023 in Elwood there were 315 reported cases of Theft.
315
In 2023 in Elwood there were 70 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
70
In 2023 in Elwood there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.
62
In 2023 in Elwood there were 45 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
45
In 2023 in Elwood there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
36
In 2023 in Elwood there were 25 reported cases of Deception.
25
In 2023 in Elwood there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
18
In 2023 in Elwood there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
15
In 2023 in Elwood there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
10
In 2023 in Elwood there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
5
In 2023 in Elwood there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
4
In 2023 in Elwood there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
4
In 2023 in Elwood there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
4
In 2023 in Elwood there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
3
In 2023 in Elwood there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.
2
In 2023 in Elwood there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
2
In 2023 in Elwood there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2
In 2023 in Elwood there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
2
In 2023 in Elwood there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
1
1 in 399
In 2023 in Elwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 399
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 34
In 2023 in Elwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Elwood suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Elwood suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Elwood are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.
315 Theft cases were reported in Elwood in 2023.
Crime in Elwood has decreased by 13.79% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Elwood 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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