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Crime rate in Meadow Heights, VIC, Australia, 3048

Suburb in Hume

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,890 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 660 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 109 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 321 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.5% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Meadow Heights crime trends

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Meadow Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Meadow Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 190 reported cases of Theft.

    190

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 107 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    107

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 91 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 54 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Meadow Heights

    1 in 137

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Meadow Heights

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in Meadow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 Meadow Heights rank in crime?

Meadow Heights suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Meadow Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Meadow Heights?

The top crime types in Meadow Heights are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Meadow Heights?

190 Theft cases were reported in Meadow Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Meadow Heights?

Crime in Meadow Heights has increased by 10% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Meadow Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Meadow Heights 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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