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Crime rate in Footscray, VIC, Australia, 3011

Suburb in Maribyrnong

Crime Rank: 44/100

(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 3,617 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 211.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 420 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,405 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
140.39 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.16% 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 2025 in Footscray there were 1,751 reported cases of Theft.

    1,751

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 369 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    369

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 330 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    330

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 300 reported cases of Property damage.

    300

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 161 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    161

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 141 reported cases of Deception.

    141

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 133 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    133

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 98 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    98

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 73 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    73

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 51 reported cases of Robbery.

    51

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 35 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    35

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 28 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    28

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 24 reported cases of Arson.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Footscray there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 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 41

    In 2025 in Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Footscray

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 Footscray rank in crime?

Footscray suburb is ranked 44/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Footscray?

1,751 Theft cases were reported in Footscray in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Footscray?

Crime in Footscray has increased by 8.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Footscray in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Footscray 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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