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Crime rate in Heatherton, VIC, Australia, 3202

Suburb in Kingston (Vic.)

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,826 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 193 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 113 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
62.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Heatherton crime trends

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Heatherton crime compared

Top crime types in Heatherton:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 73 reported cases of Theft.

    73

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 23 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Heatherton there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heatherton

    1 in 257

    In 2023 in Heatherton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 257

  • 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

  • Heatherton

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Heatherton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heatherton rank in crime?

Heatherton suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heatherton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Heatherton?

The top crime types in Heatherton are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Heatherton?

73 Theft cases were reported in Heatherton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Heatherton?

Crime in Heatherton has increased by 22.93% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Heatherton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heatherton 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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