According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Patterson Lakes crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 6025 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 34% decrease from the previous year.

Patterson Lakes Crime Index

20

(100 is safest)

Safer than 20% of most Australia suburbs

Patterson Lakes Crime Map

Patterson Lakes crime map

Is Patterson Lakes Safe?

Patterson Lakes has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Patterson Lakes are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Patterson Lakes is safer than 20% of all Australian suburbs and than 31% of Victoria suburbs. However, breach family violence order is a common offence in Patterson Lakes.

Patterson Lakes Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Patterson Lakes
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 470, down 34% from 708 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Patterson Lakes is in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Patterson Lakes and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Patterson Lakes.
  • Common crime: breach family violence order.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 28% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 increased by 135% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 37% (70 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 45% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Patterson Lakes: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Patterson Lakes is ranked safer than 20% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Patterson Lakes crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Victoria, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Patterson Lakes. As a result, Patterson Lakes has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Patterson Lakes, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the Victoria average is 1 in 19.

Let’s take a closer look at Patterson Lakes’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Patterson Lakes’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Patterson Lakes’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Patterson Lakes is 1026 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Victoria average rate is 1247. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Patterson Lakes is 1 in 97. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Patterson Lakes is 1 in 32. This is equal to a rate of 3012 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3580 per 100,000 residents for Victoria state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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!

Patterson Lakes Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person801026
Property and deception offences2353012
Drug offences32410
Public order and security offences18231
Justice procedures offences1031320
Other offences226
Total4706025

Patterson Lakes 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 97

In Patterson Lakes

1 in 78

In Victoria

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

Violent crimes against the person in Patterson Lakes vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Patterson Lakes vs Victoria

Patterson Lakes population: 7801

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences3645391590689
Robbery02350036
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people462935196
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour1913324244202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Patterson Lakes. 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

Patterson Lakes 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 32

In Patterson Lakes

1 in 27

In Victoria

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

Property offences in Patterson Lakes vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Patterson Lakes vs Victoria, Australia

Patterson Lakes population: 7801

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage2738352346582
Burglary/Break and enter3129621397449
Theft11913866815252103
Arson18212423132
Deception4027275513414
Bribery0300.05

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft16205
Steal from motor vehicle49628
Steal from retail store19244
Aggravated burglary8103
Non-aggravated burglary23295

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 Patterson Lakes vs VIC

Drug Offences: Patterson Lakes vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession2224069282365
Drug dealing and trafficking8373410357
Cultivate or manufacture drugs217162626
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: Patterson Lakes vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences139181359
Disorderly and offensive conduct5917464139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences1214941154227

Patterson Lakes Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Patterson Lakes vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Patterson Lakes?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Patterson Lakes is breach family violence order.

What is the crime rate in Patterson Lakes?

The overall crime rate in Patterson Lakes, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6025 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 Patterson Lakes a safe place to live in?

Patterson Lakes is safer than 20% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Patterson Lakes is safer than 31% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Patterson Lakes

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault511
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault30
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault1825
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault910
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer10
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 stalking22
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 behaviour84
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour21
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance411
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance01
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 people01
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people13
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire018
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 damage2425
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti32
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences00
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.8
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.23
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft1116
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.49
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store1919
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle64
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods3011
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft3920
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting32
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception1138
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information30
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 trafficking128
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs12
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor30
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use00
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession6422
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences54
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences178
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences10
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray01
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public12
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct11
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent11
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 space11
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 officer812
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury01
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences01
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order3580
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order45
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions44
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 offences412
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