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Crime rate in Sunshine (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3020

Suburb in Brimbank

Crime Rank: 46/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,445 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.73 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,526 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 267.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 264 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,166 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
123.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.23% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.67% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sunshine (Vic.) crime trends

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Sunshine (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Sunshine (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 841 reported cases of Theft.

    841

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 645 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    645

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 222 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    222

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 194 reported cases of Property damage.

    194

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 121 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    121

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 110 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    110

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 95 reported cases of Deception.

    95

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 82 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    82

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 45 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    45

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 42 reported cases of Robbery.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sunshine (Vic.)

    1 in 36

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 36

  • 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

  • Sunshine (Vic.)

    1 in 8

    In 2024 in Sunshine (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 Sunshine (Vic.) rank in crime?

Sunshine (Vic.) suburb is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sunshine (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Sunshine (Vic.) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sunshine (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Sunshine (Vic.) are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sunshine (Vic.)?

841 Theft cases were reported in Sunshine (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Sunshine (Vic.)?

Crime in Sunshine (Vic.) has increased by 5.43% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Sunshine (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sunshine (Vic.) 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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