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Crime rate in Richmond (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3121

Suburb in Yarra

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 28,587 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,710 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 94.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 270 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,689 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.78% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Richmond (Vic.) crime trends

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Richmond (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Richmond (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 1,197 reported cases of Theft.

    1,197

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 251 reported cases of Property damage.

    251

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 247 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    247

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 232 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    232

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 203 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    203

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 171 reported cases of Deception.

    171

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 88 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    88

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 68 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    68

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 54 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    54

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 40 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    40

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 38 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Richmond (Vic.)

    1 in 106

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • Richmond (Vic.)

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Richmond (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Richmond (Vic.) rank in crime?

Richmond (Vic.) suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Richmond (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Richmond (Vic.) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Richmond (Vic.) are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

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

1,197 Theft cases were reported in Richmond (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Richmond (Vic.)?

Crime in Richmond (Vic.) has decreased by 2.02% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Richmond (Vic.) in 2023?

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