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Crime rate in Heywood, VIC, Australia, 3304

Suburb in Glenelg

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,815 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 252.99 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 54 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 20 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.08% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
48.68% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Heywood crime trends

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Heywood crime compared

Top crime types in Heywood:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

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

    8

  • Assault and related offences

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

    7

  • Property damage

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

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Heywood there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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