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Crime rate in Nicholson (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3882

Suburb in East Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,322 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 68.26 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 50 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.28% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
45.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Nicholson (Vic.) crime trends

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Nicholson (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Nicholson (Vic.):


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nicholson (Vic.)

    1 in 147

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 147

  • 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

  • Nicholson (Vic.)

    1 in 110

    In 2023 in Nicholson (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 110

  • 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 Nicholson (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Nicholson (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Nicholson (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Nicholson (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Nicholson (Vic.) are Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Nicholson (Vic.)?

12 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Nicholson (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Nicholson (Vic.)?

Crime in Nicholson (Vic.) has increased by 31.58% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Nicholson (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nicholson (Vic.) 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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