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Crime rate in Thomastown, VIC, Australia, 3074

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,234 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,431 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 70.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 153 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 747 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Thomastown crime trends

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Thomastown crime compared

Top crime types in Thomastown:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 551 reported cases of Theft.

    551

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 151 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    151

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 151 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    151

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 115 reported cases of Deception.

    115

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 103 reported cases of Property damage.

    103

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 86 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    86

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 46 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    46

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    45

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 27 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    9

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Thomastown there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Thomastown

    1 in 132

    In 2023 in Thomastown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 132

  • 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

  • Thomastown

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Thomastown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Thomastown rank in crime?

Thomastown suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Thomastown a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Thomastown?

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

What is the most reported crime in Thomastown?

551 Theft cases were reported in Thomastown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Thomastown?

Crime in Thomastown has increased by 6.16% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Thomastown in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Thomastown 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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