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Crime rate in Colac Otway, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,923 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,527.67 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,360 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 190 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 530 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
36.02% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
34.61% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Colac Otway crime trends

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Colac Otway crime compared

Top crime types in Colac Otway:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 319 reported cases of Theft.

    319

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 237 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    237

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 189 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    189

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 118 reported cases of Property damage.

    118

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 80 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    80

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 64 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    64

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 61 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 58 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    58

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 47 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    47

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 45 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    45

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    23

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Colac Otway there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Colac Otway

    1 in 115

    In 2024 in Colac Otway your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Colac Otway

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in Colac Otway your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Colac Otway rank in crime?

Colac Otway lga is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Colac Otway a safe lga?

Colac Otway lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Colac Otway?

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

What is the most reported crime in Colac Otway?

319 Theft cases were reported in Colac Otway in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Colac Otway?

Crime in Colac Otway has increased by 24.43% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Colac Otway in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Colac Otway in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Colac Otway?

The least safe suburb in Colac Otway is Barramunga, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Colac Otway?

The safest suburb in Colac Otway is Yuulong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Colac Otway crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Colac Otway by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Barramunga, Eurack and Weeaproinah.


Suburbs in Colac Otway

The data is based on annual 2024 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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