According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Minyip crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 7663 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 22% decrease from the previous year.

Minyip Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Minyip Crime Map

Minyip crime map

Is Minyip Safe?

Minyip has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Minyip are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Minyip is safer than 19% of all Australian suburbs and than 23% of Victoria suburbs. However, criminal damage is a common offence in Minyip.

Minyip Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Minyip increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Minyip.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Minyip
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 40, down 22% from 51 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Minyip is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Minyip and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Minyip.
  • Common crime: criminal damage.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 600% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Minyip: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria and found that crime rates in Minyip are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 19% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Minyip are higher than approximately 77% of other suburbs in Victoria. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 19 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Victoria is at 1 in 19.

Discovering the full picture of Minyip’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Minyip. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this suburb.

Minyip crime rate for crimes against the person is 1724 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Victoria average rate is 1247. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Minyip was 1 in 57. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Minyip is 1 in 30, with a rate of 3257 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Victoria is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.

Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!

Minyip Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person91724
Property and deception offences173257
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences5958
Justice procedures offences61149
Other offences3575
Total407663

Minyip Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 57

In Minyip

1 in 78

In Victoria

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Minyip vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Minyip vs Victoria

Minyip population: 522

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences245391766689
Robbery02350036
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people06293096
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour0133240202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Minyip. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesVictoria Total Criminal incidentsVIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 residents)
Homicide and related offences1983
Sexual offences13576206

Minyip Property and Deception Offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
  • Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
  • Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Minyip

1 in 27

In Victoria

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Minyip vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Minyip vs Victoria, Australia

Minyip population: 522

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage10383521916582
Burglary/Break and enter7296211341449
Theft013866802103
Arson02124032
Deception0272750414
Bribery0300.05

Here is a breakdown of Minyip crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Aggravated burglary00
Non-aggravated burglary71341

Drug Offences

Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Minyip vs VIC

Drug Offences: Minyip vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession0240690365
Drug dealing and trafficking03734057
Cultivate or manufacture drugs01716026
Other drug offences049308

Public Order and Security Offences

Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Minyip vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences03918059
Disorderly and offensive conduct39174575139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences214941383227

Minyip Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Minyip vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Minyip?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Minyip is criminal damage.

What is the crime rate in Minyip?

The overall crime rate in Minyip, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7663 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Minyip a safe place to live in?

Minyip is safer than 19% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Minyip is safer than 23% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Minyip

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault00
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault00
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault03
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault21
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer00
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery00
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery00
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking00
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking10
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour10
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour30
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance10
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance10
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences00
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage69
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti11
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences00
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.0
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.7
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.0
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods10
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft50
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting10
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception10
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences00
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor00
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use10
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession00
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences22
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct13
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language10
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD34 Defamation and libeln.a.0
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD35 Improper movement on public or private space00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD43 Hacking00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD44 Terrorism offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD49 Other public security offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE11 Escape custodyn.a.0
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer40
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order81
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order05
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions10
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders00
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF11 Drink drivingn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF12 Drug driving0n.a.
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF15 Licensing offencesn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF19 Other regulatory driving offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences13
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences00

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
  • Victoria Police

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Melbourne

State

Victoria