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Crime rate in North Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3051

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    14,953

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.36 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,463

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    97.84

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    139

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

  • Property Crimes
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    986

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.30

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    65.94

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.21%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    90.33%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Melbourne crime trends

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North Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in North Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 683 reported cases of Theft.

    683

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 167 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    167

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 131 reported cases of Property damage.

    131

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 124 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    124

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 104 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    104

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 56 reported cases of Deception.

    56

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in North Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Melbourne

    1 in 108

    In 2023 in North Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • 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

  • North Melbourne

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in North Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 North Melbourne rank in crime?

North Melbourne suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Melbourne a safe suburb?

North Melbourne suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in North Melbourne?

The top crime types in North Melbourne are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in North Melbourne?

683 Theft cases were reported in North Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Melbourne?

Crime in North Melbourne has increased by 14.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Melbourne 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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