8Highton
Highton, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in Victorian suburbs · 10/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 4,162 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 20,736
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 45 | 217 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 9.6 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 23 | 110.9 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 131 | 631.8 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 1 | 4.8 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 1 | 4.8 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 10 | 48.2 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 57 | 274.9 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 5 | 24.1 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 3 | 14.5 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 45 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 154 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Damage and public order | 65 |
Questions about crime in Highton
- Is Highton safe?
- Highton: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Highton?
- Highton: Weighted crime: 4,162 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
