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Crime rate in Thornton (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3712

Suburb in Murrindindi

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 311 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 70.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 39 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 125.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.51 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Thornton (Vic.) crime trends

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Thornton (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Thornton (Vic.):


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Thornton (Vic.)

    1 in 44

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 44

  • 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

  • Thornton (Vic.)

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Thornton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Thornton (Vic.) rank in crime?

Thornton (Vic.) suburb is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Thornton (Vic.) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Thornton (Vic.) are Drug use and possession, Assault and related offences, Theft.

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

13 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Thornton (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Thornton (Vic.)?

Crime in Thornton (Vic.) has increased by 34.48% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Thornton (Vic.) in 2023?

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