As your local locksmith, Locksmith Ivanhoe likes to monitor what’s happening in the local area, particularly whether the rate of crime is decreasing or getting worse. That’s why we always collect the yearly crime stats so that we can compare and provide this information to our clients.
Our Suburb In Focus
Ivanhoe is a leafy, upmarket suburb just a few kilometres from the centre of the city. It has the prestigious advantage of being right on the eastern banks of the Yarra River. The suburb also boasts a rich heritage, with well-known Australian artists Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton, capturing the landscapes around the suburb in days gone by.
This suburb is surrounded by parkland and has a strong cafe culture, along with offering some interesting shopping experiences in the form of art galleries and unique boutiques. Residences within the suburb mainly consist of stand-alone homes, and residents consist mainly of families, including multi-generational ones. To cater for this demographic, the suburb has numerous schools, both public and private.
Crime Stats
Ivanhoe Locksmiths would like to update you with the latest crime stats for 2024 for Ivanhoe. These stats were collated by the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria. These outline the crime rates for our suburb in focus.
| Types of Crime | Thornbury Crime Stats 2023 | Thornbury Crime Stats 2024 |
| Theft | 3341 | 3617 |
| Robbery | 28 | 30 |
| Deception | 288 | 320 |
| Burglary/ Break & Enter | 1466 | 1439 |
| Breaches of Justice Order | 515 | 566 |
| Property Damage | 783 | 761 |
As you can see from these statistics, the crime rate has only increased slightly in 2024 from the previous year. Even better, is the fact that burglary and property damage have actually fallen, if only by a small amount. This would indicate that residents are becoming more and more security conscious and are making the protection of their property a priority.
In Summary
If you live in Ivanhoe, no doubt you’re aware of rising crime rates around the state, especially in relation to theft and burglary. This seems to be a common thread right around both metropolitan and more rural areas. To protect yourself and your belongings, it’s prudent to think about having smart door locks installed by our Ivanhoe Locksmith. Our residential locksmith Ivanhoe would be happy to come to your premises and give you a free, no-obligation quote. All you have to do is give us a call on (03) 9419 6922 to book a time.
