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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 1,189 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 109 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 730 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.88% 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 2024 in Rowville there were 550 reported cases of Theft.

    550

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 103 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    103

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 92 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    92

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 91 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 63 reported cases of Deception.

    63

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 42 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 39 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 17 reported cases of Robbery.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    16

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Rowville there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rowville

    1 in 308

    In 2024 in Rowville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 308

  • 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

  • Rowville

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in Rowville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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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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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Rowville?

550 Theft cases were reported in Rowville in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Rowville?

Crime in Rowville has decreased by 1.65% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Rowville in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rowville 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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