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Crime rate in Heyfield, VIC, Australia, 3858

Suburb in Wellington

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,050 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 75.68 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 148 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 70 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.15 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Heyfield crime trends

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Heyfield crime compared

Top crime types in Heyfield:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 33 reported cases of Theft.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 27 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Heyfield there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heyfield

    1 in 108

    In 2025 in Heyfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • 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

  • Heyfield

    1 in 29

    In 2025 in Heyfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Heyfield rank in crime?

Heyfield suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heyfield a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Heyfield?

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

What is the most reported crime in Heyfield?

33 Theft cases were reported in Heyfield in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Heyfield?

Crime in Heyfield has increased by 11.28% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Heyfield in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heyfield 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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