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Crime rate in Upwey, VIC, Australia, 3158

Suburb in Yarra Ranges

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,818 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.22 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 160 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 84 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.32 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.25% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Upwey crime trends

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Upwey crime compared

Top crime types in Upwey:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 54 reported cases of Theft.

    54

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Upwey there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Upwey

    1 in 296

    In 2023 in Upwey your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 296

  • 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

  • Upwey

    1 in 81

    In 2023 in Upwey your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 81

  • 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 Upwey rank in crime?

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

Is Upwey a safe suburb?

Upwey suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Upwey?

The top crime types in Upwey are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Upwey?

54 Theft cases were reported in Upwey in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Upwey?

Crime in Upwey has increased by 15.11% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Upwey in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Upwey 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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