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Crime rate in Bass Coast, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 41,553 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 941.34 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,437 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 396 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,092 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.75% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
38.23% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bass Coast crime trends

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Bass Coast crime compared

Top crime types in Bass Coast:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 559 reported cases of Theft.

    559

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 431 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    431

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 382 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    382

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 280 reported cases of Property damage.

    280

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 229 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    229

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 119 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    119

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 86 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    86

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 70 reported cases of Deception.

    70

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    65

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 43 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    43

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 24 reported cases of Arson.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bass Coast there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bass Coast

    1 in 105

    In 2024 in Bass Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bass Coast

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Bass Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bass Coast rank in crime?

Bass Coast lga is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bass Coast a safe lga?

Bass Coast lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bass Coast?

The top crime types in Bass Coast are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bass Coast?

559 Theft cases were reported in Bass Coast in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bass Coast?

Crime in Bass Coast has increased by 10.72% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bass Coast in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bass Coast in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Bass Coast?

The least safe suburb in Bass Coast is Wonthaggi, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bass Coast?

The safest suburb in Bass Coast is Woolamai, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bass Coast crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bass Coast by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wonthaggi, Bass and South Dudley.


Suburbs in Bass Coast

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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