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Crime rate in Sassafras (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3787

Suburb in Yarra Ranges

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 970 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.03 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 19 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 19.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
43.58% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sassafras (Vic.) crime trends

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Sassafras (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Sassafras (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sassafras (Vic.)

    1 in 243

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 243

  • 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

  • Sassafras (Vic.)

    1 in 121

    In 2023 in Sassafras (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 121

  • 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 Sassafras (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Sassafras (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Sassafras (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Sassafras (Vic.) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

5 Theft cases were reported in Sassafras (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sassafras (Vic.)?

Crime in Sassafras (Vic.) has increased by 58.33% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sassafras (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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