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Crime rate in East Gippsland, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 58/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 48,532 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15,121.71 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,523 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 93.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 790 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,559 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.4% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
56.94% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year East Gippsland crime trends

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East Gippsland crime compared

Top crime types in East Gippsland:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 1,026 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,026

  • Theft

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 874 reported cases of Theft.

    874

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 781 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    781

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 475 reported cases of Property damage.

    475

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 189 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    189

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 164 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    164

  • Deception

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 157 reported cases of Deception.

    157

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 151 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    151

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 150 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    150

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 142 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    142

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 142 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    142

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 60 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    60

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 60 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 57 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    57

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 24 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    23

  • Arson

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in East Gippsland there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Gippsland

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in East Gippsland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • 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

  • East Gippsland

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in East Gippsland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 East Gippsland rank in crime?

East Gippsland lga is ranked 58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is East Gippsland a safe lga?

East Gippsland lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in East Gippsland?

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

What is the most reported crime in East Gippsland?

1,026 Breaches of orders cases were reported in East Gippsland in 2025.

Is crime increasing in East Gippsland?

Crime in East Gippsland has increased by 13.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in East Gippsland in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Gippsland in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in East Gippsland?

The least safe suburb in East Gippsland is Toorloo Arm, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in East Gippsland?

The safest suburb in East Gippsland is Anglers Rest, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are East Gippsland crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in East Gippsland by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Toorloo Arm, East Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale.


Suburbs in East Gippsland

Anglers Rest (10) Bairnsdale (51) Bellbird Creek (10) Bemm River (25) Benambra (10) Bendoc (21) Bengworden (10) Bete Bolong (11) Bete Bolong North (10) Bindi (10) Bingo Munjie (10) Bonang (10) Boole Poole (33) Brodribb River (13) Brookville (10) Bruthen (10) Buchan (10) Buchan South (10) Buldah (10) Bullumwaal (28) Bumberrah (10) Butchers Ridge (10) Cabbage Tree Creek (40) Calulu (10) Cann River (29) Cape Conran (16) Cassilis (Vic.) (10) Clifton Creek (10) Club Terrace (28) Cobungra (10) Combienbar (10) Corringle (47) Deddick Valley (25) Delegate River (10) Doctors Flat (50) Eagle Point (10) East Bairnsdale (52) Eastwood (Vic.) (10) Ellaswood (10) Ensay (10) Ensay North (10) Flaggy Creek (16) Forge Creek (10) Gelantipy (10) Genoa (10) Gipsy Point (10) Glen Valley (10) Glen Wills (20) Glenaladale (10) Goon Nure (14) Goongerah (10) Granite Rock (10) Hillside (East Gippsland - Vic.) (13) Hinnomunjie (10) Iguana Creek (10) Jarrahmond (10) Johnsonville (10) Kalimna (25) Kalimna West (46) Lake Bunga (18) Lake Tyers (50) Lake Tyers Beach (12) Lakes Entrance (47) Lindenow (10) Lindenow South (29) Lucknow (Vic.) (17) Mallacoota (10) Manorina (50) Maramingo Creek (10) Marlo (10) Melwood (15) Metung (10) Mossiface (10) Mount Taylor (10) Murrindal (10) Newlands Arm (10) Newmerella (10) Nicholson (Vic.) (11) Noorinbee (10) Noorinbee North (10) Nowa Nowa (13) Nungurner (10) Nurran (10) Nyerimilang (50) Omeo (10) Omeo Valley (33) Orbost (30) Paynesville (Vic.) (11) Raymond Island (10) Reedy Flat (10) Sarsfield (10) Simpsons Creek (10) Suggan Buggan (50) Swan Reach (Vic.) (10) Swifts Creek (13) Tambo Crossing (10) Tambo Upper (12) Tamboon (50) Tonghi Creek (10) Tongio (10) Toorloo Arm (55) Tostaree (13) Tubbut (10) W Tree (10) Wairewa (10) Walpa (10) Wangarabell (10) Waterholes (10) Waygara (10) Wingan River (10) Wiseleigh (10) Wombat Creek (Vic.) (18) Woodglen (10) Wuk Wuk (10) Wulgulmerang (10) Wulgulmerang East (10) Wy Yung (16)

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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