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Crime rate in Heywood, VIC, Australia, 3304

Suburb in Glenelg

Crime Rank: 19/100

(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 136 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 59 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.62% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.95% 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 2025 in Heywood there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 14 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Heywood there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Heywood

    1 in 91

    In 2025 in Heywood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 91

  • 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

  • Heywood

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Heywood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Heywood rank in crime?

Heywood suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Heywood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Heywood?

The top crime types in Heywood are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Heywood?

35 Theft cases were reported in Heywood in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Heywood?

Crime in Heywood has increased by 22.52% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Heywood in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Heywood 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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