Crime and safety analysis based on 57 blocks and 5,154 residents. SEIFA score 910 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 22,550 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 22. Property crime: 1 in 10.
Rasmussen is a residential suburb with moderate crime overall but significant variation by street. Safety is uneven but manageable.
The highest crime streets include Allara Court, Sorghum Street, Alexander Court, Sonia Street, Santal Drive, and Accord Street. Property crime is the dominant issue at roughly 9,700 per 100,000 across the suburb. Commercial blocks average 7,348 crimes per 100,000 with property at 2,665, violent crime at 1,111, and drugs at 1,465. However, commercial activity is minimal in Rasmussen with only 3 commercial blocks out of 148 total. This suggests the hotspots are driven more by location characteristics than retail concentration.
The safest streets are in established residential zones. Allambie Lane, Saint Lucia Drive, South Beck Drive, and Glenrock Drive all show notably lower crime rates. Residential areas average 5,532 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 2,019, violent crime at 1,149, and drugs at 919. The commercial to residential gap is only 1.3 times, suggesting a relatively even distribution compared to other suburbs. This is a residential suburb without sharp hotspots.
The crime variation is 13-fold, indicating moderate geographic difference. This is manageable variation, allowing buyers to find quieter streets without sacrificing the entire location.
Rasmussen has a population of 5,154 with a SEIFA score of 910, indicating relative advantage. Public housing comprises 8.0 per cent, welfare dependency affects 19.2 per cent, and renters account for 20 per cent. Weekly income averages $1,420 and the Hip score is 56.0. This is an established, middle-class residential area.
For buyers, Rasmussen is relatively straightforward. The lack of sharp hotspots makes this a safe residential choice overall. The safest streets are preferable, but even the highest crime streets here carry less risk than the hotspots in other suburbs. This is a solid family neighbourhood without major safety concerns.
| Category | Rasmussen | QLD Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,643 | 900 |
| Property crime | 9,704 | 3,800 |
| Drug offences | 1,974 | 800 |
| Public order | 1,529 | 900 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Rasmussen |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 8.0% |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| Welfare dependent | 19.2% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 910 |
| Median household income | $1,420/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
Some high-crime suburbs grow faster than their quiet neighbours. Others do not. The difference depends on what is driving the crime. We studied 14,000 suburbs to find out which side Rasmussen falls on.
The full Rasmussen report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
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