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Crime rate in Northcote, VIC, Australia, 3070

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Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,276 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.01 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,591 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 105 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,275 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.44 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Northcote crime trends

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Northcote crime compared

Top crime types in Northcote:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 901 reported cases of Theft.

    901

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 216 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    216

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 152 reported cases of Property damage.

    152

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    90

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 63 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    63

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 25 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Northcote there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northcote

    1 in 241

    In 2024 in Northcote your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 241

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Northcote

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Northcote your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northcote rank in crime?

Northcote suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Northcote a safe suburb?

Northcote suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Northcote?

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

What is the most reported crime in Northcote?

901 Theft cases were reported in Northcote in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Northcote?

Crime in Northcote has increased by 33.59% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Northcote in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Northcote in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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