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Crime rate in Rutherglen, VIC, Australia, 3685

Suburb in Indigo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,579 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 124.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 103 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 63 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.23% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.78% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rutherglen crime trends

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Rutherglen crime compared

Top crime types in Rutherglen:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 28 reported cases of Theft.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Rutherglen there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rutherglen

    1 in 287

    In 2025 in Rutherglen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 287

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rutherglen

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in Rutherglen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Rutherglen rank in crime?

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

Is Rutherglen a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Rutherglen?

The top crime types in Rutherglen are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Rutherglen?

28 Theft cases were reported in Rutherglen in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rutherglen?

Crime in Rutherglen has increased by 15.73% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rutherglen in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rutherglen in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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