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Crime rate in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 57/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    54,941

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.59 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    15,567

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    283.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    2,016

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    7,720

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    36.69

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    140.51

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    95.66%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    96.37%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Melbourne crime trends

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Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 5,839 reported cases of Theft.

    5,839

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 2,215 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2,215

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1,826 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,826

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1,032 reported cases of Deception.

    1,032

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 987 reported cases of Property damage.

    987

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 862 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    862

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 584 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    584

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 484 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    484

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 429 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    429

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 333 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    333

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 224 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    224

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 190 reported cases of Robbery.

    190

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 175 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    175

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 106 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    106

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 89 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    89

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 83 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    83

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 47 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    47

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 32 reported cases of Arson.

    32

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Public security offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Melbourne

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 27

  • 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

  • Melbourne

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 Melbourne rank in crime?

Melbourne suburb is ranked 57/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Melbourne a safe suburb?

Melbourne suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Melbourne?

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

What is the most reported crime in Melbourne?

5,839 Theft cases were reported in Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Melbourne?

Crime in Melbourne has increased by 9.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melbourne 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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