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Crime rate in Knoxfield, VIC, Australia, 3180

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,645 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 369 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 35 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 230 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Knoxfield crime trends

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Knoxfield crime compared

Top crime types in Knoxfield:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 141 reported cases of Theft.

    141

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 42 reported cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 26 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Knoxfield there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Knoxfield

    1 in 218

    In 2024 in Knoxfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 218

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Knoxfield

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in Knoxfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Knoxfield rank in crime?

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

Is Knoxfield a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Knoxfield?

The top crime types in Knoxfield are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Knoxfield?

141 Theft cases were reported in Knoxfield in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Knoxfield?

Crime in Knoxfield has increased by 11.14% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Knoxfield in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Knoxfield in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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