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Crime rate in Bayside (Vic.), VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 101,874 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 35.51 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,571 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 326 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,003 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
3.82% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
51.31% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bayside (Vic.) crime trends

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Bayside (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Bayside (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 1,969 reported cases of Theft.

    1,969

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 654 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    654

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 410 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    410

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 371 reported cases of Property damage.

    371

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 303 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    303

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 248 reported cases of Deception.

    248

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 118 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    118

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 98 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    98

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 86 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    86

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 71 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    71

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 36 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    36

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    24

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 21 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Public security offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bayside (Vic.)

    1 in 312

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 312

  • 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

  • Bayside (Vic.)

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Bayside (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Bayside (Vic.) rank in crime?

Bayside (Vic.) lga is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bayside (Vic.) a safe lga?

Bayside (Vic.) lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bayside (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Bayside (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Bayside (Vic.)?

1,969 Theft cases were reported in Bayside (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bayside (Vic.)?

Crime in Bayside (Vic.) has decreased by 1.23% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bayside (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bayside (Vic.) in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Bayside (Vic.)?

The least safe suburb in Bayside (Vic.) is Hampton East, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bayside (Vic.)?

The safest suburb in Bayside (Vic.) is Beaumaris (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bayside (Vic.) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bayside (Vic.) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hampton East, Highett and Hampton (Vic.).


Suburbs in Bayside (Vic.)

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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