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Crime rate in Rowville, VIC, Australia, 3178

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,571 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 21.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,209 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 115 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 683 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.49% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rowville crime trends

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Rowville crime compared

Top crime types in Rowville:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 472 reported cases of Theft.

    472

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    133

  • Breaches of orders

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

    126

  • Assault and related offences

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

    110

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 83 reported cases of Deception.

    83

  • Property damage

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

    71

  • Drug use and possession

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

    51

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    27

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    18

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Rowville there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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