| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
12,016 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
3.69 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
899 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
74.82 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
63 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
541 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
5.24 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
45.02 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
69.63% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
83.44% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Highett there were 372 reported cases of Theft.
372
In 2024 in Highett there were 136 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
136
In 2024 in Highett there were 111 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
111
In 2024 in Highett there were 61 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
61
In 2024 in Highett there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.
56
In 2024 in Highett there were 50 reported cases of Deception.
50
In 2024 in Highett there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
33
In 2024 in Highett there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
20
In 2024 in Highett there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
17
In 2024 in Highett there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
12
In 2024 in Highett there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
9
In 2024 in Highett there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
7
In 2024 in Highett there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
6
In 2024 in Highett there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.
2
In 2024 in Highett there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
2
In 2024 in Highett there were 2 reported cases of Arson.
2
In 2024 in Highett there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2
In 2024 in Highett there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1
1 in 191
In 2024 in Highett your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 191
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 22
In 2024 in Highett your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Highett suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Highett suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Highett are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.
372 Theft cases were reported in Highett in 2024.
Crime in Highett has increased by 7.79% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Highett 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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