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Crime rate in Moyston, VIC, Australia, 3377

Suburb in Ararat

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 403 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 227.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 16 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
54.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moyston crime trends

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Moyston crime compared

Top crime types in Moyston:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Moyston there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moyston

    1 in 403

    In 2025 in Moyston your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 403

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Moyston

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Moyston your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Moyston rank in crime?

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

Is Moyston a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moyston?

The top crime types in Moyston are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Moyston?

4 Theft cases were reported in Moyston in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Moyston?

Crime in Moyston has decreased by 33.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Moyston in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moyston in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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