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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 996 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 189.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 107 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 609 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
115.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.13% 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 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 370 reported cases of Theft.

    370

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 116 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    116

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 115 reported cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 101 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    101

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 98 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    98

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 37 reported cases of Deception.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 17 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 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 49

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

  • Heidelberg West

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Heidelberg West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Heidelberg West?

370 Theft cases were reported in Heidelberg West in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Heidelberg West?

Crime in Heidelberg West has increased by 50.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Heidelberg West in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heidelberg West 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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