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Crime rate in Harkness, VIC, Australia, 3337

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    12,463

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    16.71 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    412

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    33.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    80

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    168

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.42

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.48

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    71.11%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    53.45%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 87 cases of Theft.

    87

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 75 cases of Assault and related offences.

    75

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 68 cases of Breaches of orders.

    68

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 44 cases of Property damage.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 34 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 21 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 16 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 15 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 13 cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 9 cases of Deception.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 7 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 5 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Harkness there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Harkness

    1 in 156

    In 2023 in Harkness your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 156

  • 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

  • Harkness

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in Harkness your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 74

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Harkness rank in crime?

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

Is Harkness a safe suburb?

Harkness suburb could be considered 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, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Harkness?

87 Theft cases were reported in Harkness in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Harkness?

Crime in Harkness has increased by 3.78% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Harkness in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Harkness 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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