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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 27 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 13 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.40 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
53.09% 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.):


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sassafras (Vic.)

    1 in 323

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 323

  • 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

  • Sassafras (Vic.)

    1 in 75

    In 2024 in Sassafras (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • 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 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 Burglary/Break and enter, Other crimes against the person, Theft.

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

8 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Sassafras (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Sassafras (Vic.)?

Crime in Sassafras (Vic.) has increased by 42.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Sassafras (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sassafras (Vic.) 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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