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Crime rate in Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia, 3156

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(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 1,245 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.44 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 756 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
27.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.66% 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 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 528 reported cases of Theft.

    528

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 135 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    135

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 112 reported cases of Property damage.

    112

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 111 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    111

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 100 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    100

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 79 reported cases of Deception.

    79

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 48 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    48

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 21 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ferntree Gully

    1 in 194

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 194

  • 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

  • Ferntree Gully

    1 in 36

    In 2025 in Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Ferntree Gully rank in crime?

Ferntree Gully suburb is ranked 10/100 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 could be considered 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, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Ferntree Gully?

528 Theft cases were reported in Ferntree Gully in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ferntree Gully?

Crime in Ferntree Gully has decreased by 8.05% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ferntree Gully in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ferntree Gully 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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