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Crime rate in Spotswood, VIC, Australia, 3015

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,820 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 407 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 144.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 320 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
113.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
95.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Spotswood crime trends

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Spotswood crime compared

Top crime types in Spotswood:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 256 reported cases of Theft.

    256

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Spotswood

    1 in 148

    In 2024 in Spotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148

  • 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

  • Spotswood

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Spotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Spotswood rank in crime?

Spotswood suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Spotswood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Spotswood?

The top crime types in Spotswood are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Spotswood?

256 Theft cases were reported in Spotswood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Spotswood?

Crime in Spotswood has increased by 111.98% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Spotswood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Spotswood 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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