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Crime rate in Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia, 3138

Suburb in Yarra Ranges

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    23,059

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    12.50 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    650

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    28.19

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    122

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

  • Property Crimes
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    249

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.29

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.80

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.18%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.3%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 119 cases of Assault and related offences.

    119

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 119 cases of Theft.

    119

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 106 cases of Breaches of orders.

    106

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 83 cases of Property damage.

    83

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 44 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    44

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 42 cases of Deception.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 40 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 24 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 15 cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 15 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 8 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 7 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mooroolbark

    1 in 189

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 189

  • 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

  • Mooroolbark

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in Mooroolbark your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 93

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mooroolbark rank in crime?

Mooroolbark suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mooroolbark a safe suburb?

Mooroolbark suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mooroolbark?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mooroolbark?

119 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Mooroolbark in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mooroolbark?

Crime in Mooroolbark has decreased by 5.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mooroolbark in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mooroolbark 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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