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Crime rate in Portland North, VIC, Australia, 3305

Suburb in Glenelg

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 708 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 37 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
70.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Portland North crime trends

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Portland North crime compared

Top crime types in Portland North:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Portland North there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Portland North

    1 in 142

    In 2025 in Portland North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 142

  • 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

  • Portland North

    1 in 71

    In 2025 in Portland North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 Portland North rank in crime?

Portland North suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Portland North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Portland North?

The top crime types in Portland North are Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Portland North?

9 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Portland North in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Portland North?

Crime in Portland North has increased by 12.12% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Portland North in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Portland North 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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