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Crime rate in Scoresby, VIC, Australia, 3179

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,066

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    8.69 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    360

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    59.35

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    28

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    183

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.62

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.17

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    64.79%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.22%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 125 cases of Theft.

    125

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 42 cases of Drug use and possession.

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 28 cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 28 cases of Breaches of orders.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 27 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 23 cases of Deception.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 8 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 7 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 6 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 6 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Scoresby there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Scoresby

    1 in 217

    In 2023 in Scoresby your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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

  • Scoresby

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Scoresby your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Scoresby rank in crime?

Scoresby suburb is ranked 12/100 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?

125 Theft cases were reported in Scoresby in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Scoresby?

Crime in Scoresby has increased by 14.29% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Scoresby in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scoresby 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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