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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 827 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 126 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 459 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
74.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.65% 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 2025 in Fawkner there were 326 reported cases of Theft.

    326

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 122 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    122

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 72 reported cases of Property damage.

    72

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 64 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    64

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 55 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    55

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 51 reported cases of Deception.

    51

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Fawkner there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fawkner

    1 in 113

    In 2025 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Fawkner

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 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?

326 Theft cases were reported in Fawkner in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fawkner?

Crime in Fawkner has increased by 0.12% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fawkner in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fawkner 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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