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Crime rate in Mount Cottrell, VIC, Australia, 3024

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 496 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 66.20 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 74 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 149.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 57 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
114.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.62% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.26% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Cottrell crime trends

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Mount Cottrell crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Cottrell:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 39 reported cases of Theft.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Cottrell

    1 in 124

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • 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

  • Mount Cottrell

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Mount Cottrell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Mount Cottrell rank in crime?

Mount Cottrell suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Cottrell a safe suburb?

Mount Cottrell suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Cottrell?

The top crime types in Mount Cottrell are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Cottrell?

39 Theft cases were reported in Mount Cottrell in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mount Cottrell?

Crime in Mount Cottrell has decreased by 8.64% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mount Cottrell in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Cottrell 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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