| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
7,953 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
20.37 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,610 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
202.44 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
163 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
941 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
20.50 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
118.32 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
90.13% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
95.44% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 645 reported cases of Theft.
645
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 156 reported cases of Property damage.
156
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 152 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
152
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 147 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
147
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 130 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
130
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 75 reported cases of Deception.
75
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 57 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
57
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 47 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
47
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 46 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
46
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
42
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
32
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
26
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.
11
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Arson.
10
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
10
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
8
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
7
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
6
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
1 in 49
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 89
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 8
In 2024 in Melton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 26
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
Melton (Vic.) suburb is ranked 42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Melton (Vic.) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Melton (Vic.) are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.
645 Theft cases were reported in Melton (Vic.) in 2024.
Crime in Melton (Vic.) has increased by 15.33% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melton (Vic.) 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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