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Crime rate in Thornbury, VIC, Australia, 3071

Suburb in Darebin

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,005 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,291 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 75 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 984 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
51.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.93% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.69% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Thornbury crime trends

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Thornbury crime compared

Top crime types in Thornbury:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 756 reported cases of Theft.

    756

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 114 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    114

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 107 reported cases of Property damage.

    107

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 90 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    90

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 69 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Thornbury there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Thornbury

    1 in 253

    In 2025 in Thornbury your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 253

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Thornbury

    1 in 19

    In 2025 in Thornbury your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thornbury rank in crime?

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

Is Thornbury a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Thornbury?

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

What is the most reported crime in Thornbury?

756 Theft cases were reported in Thornbury in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Thornbury?

Crime in Thornbury has decreased by 6.04% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Thornbury in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Thornbury in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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