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Crime rate in Yarragon, VIC, Australia, 3823

Suburb in Baw Baw

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,893

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    67.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    128

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    67.62

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

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

  • Property Crimes
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    44

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.51

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.24

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.63%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    68.17%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Yarragon crime trends

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Yarragon crime compared

Top crime types in Yarragon:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 29 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    29

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 28 reported cases of Theft.

    28

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Yarragon there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yarragon

    1 in 105

    In 2023 in Yarragon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

  • Yarragon

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in Yarragon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 Yarragon rank in crime?

Yarragon suburb is ranked 16/100 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 Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Yarragon?

29 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Yarragon in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Yarragon?

Crime in Yarragon has decreased by 4.48% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Yarragon in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yarragon 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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