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Crime rate in Pakenham, VIC, Australia, 3810

Suburb in Cardinia

Crime Rank: 15/100

(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 3,595 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 443 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,983 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.18% 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 2024 in Pakenham there were 1,403 reported cases of Theft.

    1,403

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 414 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    414

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 395 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    395

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 303 reported cases of Property damage.

    303

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 256 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    256

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 187 reported cases of Deception.

    187

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 117 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    117

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 113 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    113

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    96

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 87 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    87

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 66 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    66

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 35 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    35

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 29 reported cases of Robbery.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    14

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 4 reported cases of Public security offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Pakenham there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pakenham

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in Pakenham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Pakenham

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Pakenham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Pakenham rank in crime?

Pakenham suburb is ranked 15/100 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?

1,403 Theft cases were reported in Pakenham in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Pakenham?

Crime in Pakenham has increased by 25.66% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Pakenham in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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