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Crime rate in Penshurst (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3289

Suburb in Moyne

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    677

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    329.37 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    24

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    35.45

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    9

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    1.48

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.29

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    53.56%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    53.11%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 6 cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 5 cases of Breaches of orders.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Penshurst (Vic.)

    1 in 677

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 677

  • 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

  • Penshurst (Vic.)

    1 in 75

    In 2023 in Penshurst (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Penshurst (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Penshurst (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Penshurst (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Penshurst (Vic.) are Property damage, Breaches of orders, Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

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

6 Property damage cases were reported in Penshurst (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Penshurst (Vic.)?

Crime in Penshurst (Vic.) has increased by 118.18% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Penshurst (Vic.) in 2023?

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