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Crime rate in South Morang, VIC, Australia, 3752

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 24,989 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 21.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 931 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 105 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 529 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Morang crime trends

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South Morang crime compared

Top crime types in South Morang:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 338 reported cases of Theft.

    338

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 119 reported cases of Property damage.

    119

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 102 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 97 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    97

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 65 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    65

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 28 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    28

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Morang there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Morang

    1 in 238

    In 2024 in South Morang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 238

  • 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

  • South Morang

    1 in 47

    In 2024 in South Morang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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 South Morang rank in crime?

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

Is South Morang a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in South Morang?

The top crime types in South Morang are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Morang?

338 Theft cases were reported in South Morang in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Morang?

Crime in South Morang has increased by 38.75% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Morang in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Morang 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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