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Crime rate in Yarragon, VIC, Australia, 3823

Suburb in Baw Baw

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,893 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 67.98 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 134 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 70.79 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 74 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.58% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Yarragon crime trends

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Yarragon crime compared

Top crime types in Yarragon:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 37 reported cases of Theft.

    37

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Yarragon there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yarragon

    1 in 82

    In 2024 in Yarragon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Yarragon

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Yarragon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Yarragon rank in crime?

Yarragon suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yarragon a safe suburb?

Yarragon suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Yarragon?

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

What is the most reported crime in Yarragon?

37 Theft cases were reported in Yarragon in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Yarragon?

Crime in Yarragon has increased by 4.69% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Yarragon in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yarragon in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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