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Crime rate in Footscray, VIC, Australia, 3011

Suburb in Maribyrnong

Crime Rank: 34/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,131 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.05 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,563 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 149.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 357 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,558 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
90.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
91.11% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Footscray crime trends

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Footscray crime compared

Top crime types in Footscray:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 1,049 reported cases of Theft.

    1,049

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 324 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    324

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 278 reported cases of Property damage.

    278

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 214 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    214

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 191 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    191

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 122 reported cases of Deception.

    122

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 65 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    65

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 59 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    59

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 56 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    56

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 43 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    43

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 33 reported cases of Robbery.

    33

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Footscray there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Footscray

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

  • Footscray

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 Footscray rank in crime?

Footscray suburb is ranked 34/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Footscray a safe suburb?

Footscray suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Footscray?

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

What is the most reported crime in Footscray?

1,049 Theft cases were reported in Footscray in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Footscray?

Crime in Footscray has increased by 16.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Footscray in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Footscray 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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