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Crime rate in Sunshine West, VIC, Australia, 3020

Suburb in Brimbank

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,552 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 953 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 543 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sunshine West crime trends

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Sunshine West crime compared

Top crime types in Sunshine West:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 342 reported cases of Theft.

    342

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 119 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    119

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 109 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    109

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 95 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    95

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 93 reported cases of Property damage.

    93

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sunshine West there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sunshine West

    1 in 151

    In 2023 in Sunshine West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • 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

  • Sunshine West

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Sunshine West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Sunshine West rank in crime?

Sunshine West suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sunshine West a safe suburb?

Sunshine West suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sunshine West?

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

What is the most reported crime in Sunshine West?

342 Theft cases were reported in Sunshine West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sunshine West?

Crime in Sunshine West has increased by 7.56% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sunshine West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sunshine West 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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