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Crime rate in Fawkner, VIC, Australia, 3060

Suburb in Moreland

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    14,274

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    744

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    52.12

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    110

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

  • Property Crimes
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    366

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.71

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    25.64

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    74.74%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    70.98%

    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 2023 in Fawkner there were 220 reported cases of Theft.

    220

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 103 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    103

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 75 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 66 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    66

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 49 reported cases of Deception.

    49

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fawkner there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fawkner

    1 in 130

    In 2023 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Fawkner

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Fawkner your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Fawkner rank in crime?

Fawkner suburb is ranked 13/100 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, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Fawkner?

220 Theft cases were reported in Fawkner in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fawkner?

Crime in Fawkner has increased by 15.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fawkner in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fawkner 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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