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Crime rate in Bass Coast, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(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 2,607 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 368 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,200 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
37.42% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
49.9% 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 2025 in Bass Coast there were 616 reported cases of Theft.

    616

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 434 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    434

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 363 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    363

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 287 reported cases of Property damage.

    287

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 267 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    267

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 103 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    103

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 100 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    100

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 93 reported cases of Deception.

    93

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 77 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    77

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 59 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    59

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 32 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    32

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 30 reported cases of Arson.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Bass Coast there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bass Coast

    1 in 113

    In 2025 in Bass Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bass Coast

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in Bass Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 37/100 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?

616 Theft cases were reported in Bass Coast in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bass Coast?

Crime in Bass Coast has increased by 6.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bass Coast in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bass Coast in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Bass Coast?

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

What is the safest suburb in Bass Coast?

The safest suburb in Bass Coast is Adams Estate, 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 Anderson, Wonthaggi and Grantville.


Suburbs in Bass Coast

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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