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Crime rate in Northcote, VIC, Australia, 3070

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Crime Rank: 10/100

(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 1,191 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 80 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 864 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.37% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
78.22% 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 2023 in Northcote there were 625 reported cases of Theft.

    625

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 121 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    121

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 115 reported cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 70 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    70

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 68 reported cases of Deception.

    68

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 60 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    60

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 24 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Northcote there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northcote

    1 in 316

    In 2023 in Northcote your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 316

  • 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

  • Northcote

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Northcote your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Northcote rank in crime?

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

Is Northcote a safe suburb?

Northcote suburb could be considered 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?

625 Theft cases were reported in Northcote in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Northcote?

Crime in Northcote has increased by 12.46% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Northcote in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Northcote 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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