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Crime rate in South Yarra, VIC, Australia, 3141

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    25,028

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.55 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,288

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    91.42

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    238

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,431

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    9.51

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    57.18

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    88.24%

    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 2023 in South Yarra there were 1,003 reported cases of Theft.

    1,003

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 270 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    270

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 221 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    221

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 158 reported cases of Deception.

    158

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 152 reported cases of Property damage.

    152

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 141 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    141

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 60 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    60

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 48 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    48

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 45 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    45

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 17 reported cases of Robbery.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    13

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Yarra there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Yarra

    1 in 105

    In 2023 in South Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

  • South Yarra

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in South Yarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does South Yarra rank in crime?

South Yarra suburb is ranked 19/100 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?

1,003 Theft cases were reported in South Yarra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Yarra?

Crime in South Yarra has increased by 6.87% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Yarra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Yarra 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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