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Crime rate in Scoresby, VIC, Australia, 3179

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,066 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.69 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 438 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 28 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 285 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Scoresby crime trends

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Scoresby crime compared

Top crime types in Scoresby:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 212 reported cases of Theft.

    212

  • Drug use and possession

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

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Scoresby there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Scoresby

    1 in 217

    In 2024 in Scoresby your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Scoresby

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Scoresby your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Scoresby rank in crime?

Scoresby suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Scoresby a safe suburb?

Scoresby suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Scoresby?

The top crime types in Scoresby are Theft, Drug use and possession, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Scoresby?

212 Theft cases were reported in Scoresby in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Scoresby?

Crime in Scoresby has increased by 21.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Scoresby in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scoresby in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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