Is Macedon Ranges safe?

Macedon Ranges: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Macedon Ranges?

Macedon Ranges: Weighted crime: 9,694 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).

Recorded homicides in Macedon Ranges (12 months to June 2026): 4.

9Macedon Ranges

Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime

9/10 in Victoria · 8/10 in the world

Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 9,694 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide and related offences	4	7.3	3.4
Includes attempted murder and driving causing death.
Sexual offences
Sexual offences	36	66.1	150.4
Violence
Assault and related offences	206	378.2	662.2
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Robbery
Robbery	2	3.7	34.8
Theft and burglary
Burglary and break-in	153	280.9	519.3
Theft	688	1,263.2	2,711.9
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Drugs
Drug dealing and trafficking	5	9.2	33
Growing or making drugs	7	12.9	27.1
Drug use and possession	54	99.1	159.9
Damage and public order
Property damage	224	411.3	559.1
Disorderly and offensive conduct	13	23.9	48.9
Public nuisance offences	33	60.6	42.5

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Macedon Ranges safe?: Macedon Ranges: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Macedon Ranges?: Macedon Ranges: Weighted crime: 9,694 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
How many murders are there in Macedon Ranges?: Recorded homicides in Macedon Ranges (12 months to June 2026): 4.