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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,417 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 142 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.56 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 16 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 82 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Upper Ferntree Gully crime trends

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Upper Ferntree Gully crime compared

Top crime types in Upper Ferntree Gully:


  • Property damage

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

    38

  • Theft

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

    34

  • Breaches of orders

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

    17

  • Assault and related offences

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

    14

  • Drug use and possession

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

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Arson

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

    3

  • Deception

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

    3

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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