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Crime rate in Hawthorn East, VIC, Australia, 3123

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,834 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.48 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 841 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 643 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.64% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hawthorn East crime trends

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Hawthorn East crime compared

Top crime types in Hawthorn East:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 465 reported cases of Theft.

    465

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 120 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    120

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 57 reported cases of Property damage.

    57

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 44 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hawthorn East

    1 in 337

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 337

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Hawthorn East

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Hawthorn East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Hawthorn East rank in crime?

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

Is Hawthorn East a safe suburb?

Hawthorn East suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hawthorn East?

The top crime types in Hawthorn East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Hawthorn East?

465 Theft cases were reported in Hawthorn East in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Hawthorn East?

Crime in Hawthorn East has increased by 38.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Hawthorn East in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hawthorn East in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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