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Crime rate in Northwood (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3660

Suburb in Mitchell

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 203 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 50.66 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.66% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Northwood (Vic.) crime trends

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Northwood (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Northwood (Vic.):


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northwood (Vic.)

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • 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

  • Northwood (Vic.)

    1 in 68

    In 2025 in Northwood (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 Northwood (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Northwood (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Northwood (Vic.) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Northwood (Vic.) are Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

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

3 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Northwood (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Northwood (Vic.)?

Crime in Northwood (Vic.) has increased by 25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Northwood (Vic.) in 2025?

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