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Crime rate in Meadow Heights, VIC, Australia, 3048

Suburb in Hume

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 706 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 138 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 309 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.97% 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 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 203 reported cases of Theft.

    203

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 134 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    134

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 114 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    114

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Meadow Heights

    1 in 108

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Meadow Heights

    1 in 48

    In 2025 in Meadow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Meadow Heights rank in crime?

Meadow Heights suburb is ranked 13/100 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?

203 Theft cases were reported in Meadow Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Meadow Heights?

Crime in Meadow Heights has increased by 6.97% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Meadow Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Meadow Heights in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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