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Crime rate in South Yarra, VIC, Australia, 3141

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,028 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,934 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 282 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,976 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
78.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
92.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Yarra crime trends

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South Yarra crime compared

Top crime types in South Yarra:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 1,334 reported cases of Theft.

    1,334

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 420 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    420

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 251 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    251

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 214 reported cases of Property damage.

    214

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 183 reported cases of Deception.

    183

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 110 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    110

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 92 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    92

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 66 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    66

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 57 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    57

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 40 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    40

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 31 reported cases of Robbery.

    31

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 16 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    16

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in South Yarra there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Yarra

    1 in 89

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

  • 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

  • South Yarra

    1 in 13

    In 2024 in South Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • 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 South Yarra rank in crime?

South Yarra suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Yarra a safe suburb?

South Yarra suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in South Yarra?

The top crime types in South Yarra are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Yarra?

1,334 Theft cases were reported in South Yarra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Yarra?

Crime in South Yarra has increased by 28.23% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Yarra in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Yarra 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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