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Crime rate in Ferny Creek, VIC, Australia, 3786

Suburb in Yarra Ranges

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,524 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.51 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 22 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 14.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
57.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
42.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ferny Creek crime trends

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Ferny Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Ferny Creek:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ferny Creek

    1 in 381

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 381

  • 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

  • Ferny Creek

    1 in 127

    In 2023 in Ferny Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 127

  • 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 Ferny Creek rank in crime?

Ferny Creek suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ferny Creek a safe suburb?

Ferny Creek suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ferny Creek?

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

What is the most reported crime in Ferny Creek?

8 Theft cases were reported in Ferny Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ferny Creek?

Crime in Ferny Creek has increased by 37.5% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ferny Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ferny Creek 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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