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Crime rate in Harkness, VIC, Australia, 3337

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,463 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 538 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 84 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 266 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Harkness crime trends

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Harkness crime compared

Top crime types in Harkness:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 171 reported cases of Theft.

    171

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 77 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 75 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Harkness there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Harkness

    1 in 148

    In 2024 in Harkness your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148

  • 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

  • Harkness

    1 in 47

    In 2024 in Harkness your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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 Harkness rank in crime?

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

Is Harkness a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Harkness?

The top crime types in Harkness are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Harkness?

171 Theft cases were reported in Harkness in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Harkness?

Crime in Harkness has increased by 30.58% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Harkness in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Harkness 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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