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Crime rate in Powelltown, VIC, Australia, 3797

Suburb in Yarra Ranges

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 214 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 51.10 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Powelltown crime trends

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Powelltown crime compared

Top crime types in Powelltown:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Powelltown there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Powelltown

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in Powelltown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • 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

  • Powelltown

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in Powelltown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 Powelltown rank in crime?

Powelltown suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Powelltown a safe suburb?

Powelltown suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Powelltown?

The top crime types in Powelltown are Assault and related offences, Theft, Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

What is the most reported crime in Powelltown?

4 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Powelltown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Powelltown?

Crime in Powelltown has increased by 85.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Powelltown in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Powelltown 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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