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Crime rate in Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia, 3156

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 27,398 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,354 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 775 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ferntree Gully crime trends

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Ferntree Gully crime compared

Top crime types in Ferntree Gully:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 503 reported cases of Theft.

    503

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 150 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    150

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 142 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    142

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 132 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    132

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 114 reported cases of Property damage.

    114

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 49 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    49

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ferntree Gully

    1 in 194

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 194

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ferntree Gully

    1 in 35

    In 2024 in Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ferntree Gully rank in crime?

Ferntree Gully suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ferntree Gully a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ferntree Gully?

The top crime types in Ferntree Gully are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Ferntree Gully?

503 Theft cases were reported in Ferntree Gully in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ferntree Gully?

Crime in Ferntree Gully has increased by 5.86% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ferntree Gully in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ferntree Gully in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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