| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
11,362 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
5.14 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,078 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
94.88 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
171 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
600 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
15.05 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
52.81 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
88.48% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
86.63% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Melton South there were 369 reported cases of Theft.
369
In 2024 in Melton South there were 161 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
161
In 2024 in Melton South there were 139 reported cases of Property damage.
139
In 2024 in Melton South there were 97 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
97
In 2024 in Melton South there were 84 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
84
In 2024 in Melton South there were 39 reported cases of Deception.
39
In 2024 in Melton South there were 38 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
38
In 2024 in Melton South there were 36 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
36
In 2024 in Melton South there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
34
In 2024 in Melton South there were 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
19
In 2024 in Melton South there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
13
In 2024 in Melton South there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.
10
In 2024 in Melton South there were 8 reported cases of Arson.
8
In 2024 in Melton South there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
8
In 2024 in Melton South there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
7
In 2024 in Melton South there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
6
In 2024 in Melton South there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
5
In 2024 in Melton South there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
4
In 2024 in Melton South there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
1
1 in 66
In 2024 in Melton South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 19
In 2024 in Melton South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Melton South suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Melton South suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Melton South are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.
369 Theft cases were reported in Melton South in 2024.
Crime in Melton South has increased by 11.13% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melton South in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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