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Crime rate in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia, 3156

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,417

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.35 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    142

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    41.56

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    16

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    82

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.68

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    64.99%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    69.28%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 38 cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 34 cases of Theft.

    34

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 17 cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 14 cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 9 cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 7 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 6 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 3 cases of Deception.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Upper Ferntree Gully

    1 in 214

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 214

  • 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

  • Upper Ferntree Gully

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Upper Ferntree Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Upper Ferntree Gully rank in crime?

Upper Ferntree Gully suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Upper Ferntree Gully a safe suburb?

Upper Ferntree Gully suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Upper Ferntree Gully?

The top crime types in Upper Ferntree Gully are Property damage, Theft, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Upper Ferntree Gully?

38 Property damage cases were reported in Upper Ferntree Gully in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Upper Ferntree Gully?

Crime in Upper Ferntree Gully has increased by 3.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Upper Ferntree Gully in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Upper Ferntree Gully 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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