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Crime rate in Hawthorn (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3122

Suburb in Boroondara

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 22,322 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.88 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,593 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 134 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,128 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.53 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.2% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hawthorn (Vic.) crime trends

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Hawthorn (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Hawthorn (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 804 reported cases of Theft.

    804

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 205 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    205

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 122 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    122

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 117 reported cases of Property damage.

    117

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 104 reported cases of Deception.

    104

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 72 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    72

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 37 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Bribery

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Bribery.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hawthorn (Vic.)

    1 in 167

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 167

  • 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

  • Hawthorn (Vic.)

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in Hawthorn (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Hawthorn (Vic.) rank in crime?

Hawthorn (Vic.) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hawthorn (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Hawthorn (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hawthorn (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Hawthorn (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Hawthorn (Vic.)?

804 Theft cases were reported in Hawthorn (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hawthorn (Vic.)?

Crime in Hawthorn (Vic.) has increased by 20.77% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hawthorn (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hawthorn (Vic.) 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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