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Crime rate in Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, 3084

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Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,360 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,353 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 183.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 101 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 481 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Heidelberg crime trends

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Heidelberg crime compared

Top crime types in Heidelberg:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 578 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    578

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 354 reported cases of Theft.

    354

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 97 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    97

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Heidelberg there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heidelberg

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in Heidelberg your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • 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

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Heidelberg your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 rank in crime?

Heidelberg suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heidelberg a safe suburb?

Heidelberg suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Heidelberg?

The top crime types in Heidelberg are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Heidelberg?

578 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Heidelberg in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Heidelberg?

Crime in Heidelberg has increased by 12.84% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Heidelberg in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heidelberg 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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