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Crime rate in Poowong East, VIC, Australia, 3988

Suburb in Baw Baw

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 88 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 24.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
34.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Poowong East crime trends

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Poowong East crime compared

Top crime types in Poowong East:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Poowong East there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Poowong East there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Poowong East there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Poowong East there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Poowong East

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Poowong East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 29

  • 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

  • Poowong East

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Poowong East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Poowong East rank in crime?

Poowong East suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Poowong East a safe suburb?

Poowong East suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Poowong East?

The top crime types in Poowong East are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Other crimes against the person.

What is the most reported crime in Poowong East?

3 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Poowong East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Poowong East?

Crime in Poowong East has increased by 800% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Poowong East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Poowong East 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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