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Crime rate in Preston (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3072

Suburb in Darebin

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,790 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.41 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,234 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 154.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 397 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,639 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		11.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		107.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes 		84.46% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes 		94.68% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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5 year Preston (Vic.) crime trends

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Preston (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Preston (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 2,725 reported cases of Theft.

    2,725

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 512 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    512

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 381 reported cases of Property damage.

    381

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 348 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    348

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 315 reported cases of Deception.

    315

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 271 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    271

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 155 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    155

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 121 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    121

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 63 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    63

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 59 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    59

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 49 reported cases of Robbery.

    49

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 49 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    49

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 27 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Preston (Vic.)

    1 in 85

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Preston (Vic.)

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Preston (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring Suburbs:

Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.) (23) Coburg (17) Coburg North (24) Heidelberg West (41) Ivanhoe (Vic.) (13) Reservoir (Vic.) (17) Thornbury (14)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Preston (Vic.) rank in crime?

Preston (Vic.) suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Preston (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Preston (Vic.) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Preston (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

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

2,725 Theft cases were reported in Preston (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Preston (Vic.)?

Crime in Preston (Vic.) has increased by 44.15% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Preston (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Preston (Vic.) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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