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Crime rate in Pakenham, VIC, Australia, 3810

Suburb in Cardinia

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 54,118 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 85.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,861 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 384 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,462 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
73.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Pakenham crime trends

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Pakenham crime compared

Top crime types in Pakenham:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 951 reported cases of Theft.

    951

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 367 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    367

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 364 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    364

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 251 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    251

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 248 reported cases of Property damage.

    248

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 122 reported cases of Deception.

    122

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 101 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    101

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 88 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    88

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 85 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    85

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 81 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    81

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 65 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    65

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 17 reported cases of Robbery.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Pakenham there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pakenham

    1 in 141

    In 2023 in Pakenham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 141

  • 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

  • Pakenham

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Pakenham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Pakenham rank in crime?

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

Is Pakenham a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Pakenham?

The top crime types in Pakenham are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Pakenham?

951 Theft cases were reported in Pakenham in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Pakenham?

Crime in Pakenham has increased by 0.92% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Pakenham in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pakenham 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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