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Crime rate in Portland West, VIC, Australia, 3305

Suburb in Glenelg

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    619

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    74.17 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    3

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    4.85

    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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    0

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    1.62

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    0.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    53.84%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    0%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Portland West there were 1 cases of Assault and related offences.

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  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Portland West there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Portland West there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Portland West

    1 in 619

    In 2023 in Portland West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 619

  • 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

  • Portland West

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Portland West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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 Portland West rank in crime?

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

Is Portland West a safe suburb?

Portland West suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Portland West?

The top crime types in Portland West are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

What is the most reported crime in Portland West?

1 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Portland West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Portland West?

Crime in Portland West has decreased by 70% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Portland West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Portland West 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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