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Crime rate in Heidelberg West, VIC, Australia, 3081

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Crime Rank: 41/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,252 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.21 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 999 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 190.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 124 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 601 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
114.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
95.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Heidelberg West crime trends

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Heidelberg West crime compared

Top crime types in Heidelberg West:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 395 reported cases of Theft.

    395

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 112 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    112

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 102 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    102

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 100 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    100

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 97 reported cases of Property damage.

    97

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 33 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    33

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 29 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heidelberg West

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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

  • Heidelberg West

    1 in 9

    In 2025 in Heidelberg West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Heidelberg West rank in crime?

Heidelberg West suburb is ranked 41/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heidelberg West a safe suburb?

Heidelberg West suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Heidelberg West?

The top crime types in Heidelberg West are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Heidelberg West?

395 Theft cases were reported in Heidelberg West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Heidelberg West?

Crime in Heidelberg West has increased by 0.3% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Heidelberg West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heidelberg West 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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