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Crime rate in Heywood, VIC, Australia, 3304

Suburb in Glenelg

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,815

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    252.99 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    54

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    29.75

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    7

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    20

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.86

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.02

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    62.08%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.68%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 10 cases of Theft.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 8 cases of Breaches of orders.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 7 cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 7 cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heywood

    1 in 259

    In 2023 in Heywood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 259

  • 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

  • Heywood

    1 in 91

    In 2023 in Heywood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 91

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heywood rank in crime?

Heywood suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heywood a safe suburb?

Heywood suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Heywood?

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

What is the most reported crime in Heywood?

10 Theft cases were reported in Heywood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Heywood?

Crime in Heywood has decreased by 26.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Heywood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heywood 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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