Irwell Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Irwell is 25.641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 172 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, April 2023, May 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 45.9%
  Burglary accounts for 45.9 percent of incidents.
• Theft 41.8%
  Theft accounts for 41.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.0%
  Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Irwell a safe suburb to live in?

  Irwell ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Irwell?

  The annual crime rate in Irwell is 25.641 per 1,000 residents.

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