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Crime rate in Highton, VIC, Australia, 3216

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,736 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.51 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 585 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 354 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.59% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Highton crime trends

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Highton crime compared

Top crime types in Highton:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Highton there were 246 reported cases of Theft.

    246

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Highton there were 79 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    79

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Highton there were 70 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    70

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Highton there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Highton there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Highton there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Highton there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Highton there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Highton there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Highton there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Highton there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Highton there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Highton there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Highton there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Highton there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Highton there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Highton there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Highton

    1 in 482

    In 2023 in Highton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 482

  • 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

  • Highton

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Highton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Highton rank in crime?

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

Is Highton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Highton?

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

What is the most reported crime in Highton?

246 Theft cases were reported in Highton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Highton?

Crime in Highton has increased by 37.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Highton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Highton 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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