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Crime rate in Fawkner, VIC, Australia, 3060

Suburb in Moreland

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,274 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 826 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 119 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 457 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fawkner crime trends

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Fawkner crime compared

Top crime types in Fawkner:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 311 reported cases of Theft.

    311

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 111 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    111

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 52 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 51 reported cases of Deception.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 29 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Fawkner there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fawkner

    1 in 120

    In 2024 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fawkner

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Fawkner rank in crime?

Fawkner suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fawkner a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Fawkner?

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

What is the most reported crime in Fawkner?

311 Theft cases were reported in Fawkner in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fawkner?

Crime in Fawkner has increased by 11.02% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fawkner in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fawkner in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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