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Crime rate in Maidstone, VIC, Australia, 3012

Suburb in Maribyrnong

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,389 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 747 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.56 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 57 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 530 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
56.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.15% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Maidstone crime trends

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Maidstone crime compared

Top crime types in Maidstone:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 391 reported cases of Theft.

    391

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 71 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 60 reported cases of Property damage.

    60

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 53 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

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

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Maidstone there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maidstone

    1 in 165

    In 2024 in Maidstone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 165

  • 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

  • Maidstone

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Maidstone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Maidstone rank in crime?

Maidstone suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maidstone a safe suburb?

Maidstone suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Maidstone?

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

What is the most reported crime in Maidstone?

391 Theft cases were reported in Maidstone in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Maidstone?

Crime in Maidstone has increased by 19.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Maidstone in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Maidstone 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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