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Crime rate in Rowville, VIC, Australia, 3178

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    33,571

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    21.77 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,209

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    36.01

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    115

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    683

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.43

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    20.34

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.48%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    64.49%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 472 cases of Theft.

    472

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 133 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    133

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 126 cases of Breaches of orders.

    126

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 110 cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 83 cases of Deception.

    83

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 71 cases of Property damage.

    71

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 51 cases of Drug use and possession.

    51

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 38 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 28 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 27 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 20 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 18 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 8 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 5 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rowville

    1 in 292

    In 2023 in Rowville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 292

  • 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

  • Rowville

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Rowville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 Rowville rank in crime?

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

Is Rowville a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Rowville?

The top crime types in Rowville are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Rowville?

472 Theft cases were reported in Rowville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Rowville?

Crime in Rowville has increased by 24.77% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Rowville in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rowville 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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