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

Crime Rank: 70/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 76,948 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,769.82 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,591 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 124.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,275 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,390 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.89% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
80.08% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Latrobe (Vic.) crime trends

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Latrobe (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Latrobe (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 2,586 reported cases of Theft.

    2,586

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,832 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,832

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,229 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,229

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 959 reported cases of Property damage.

    959

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 748 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    748

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 380 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    380

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 363 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    363

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 336 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    336

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 240 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    240

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 218 reported cases of Deception.

    218

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 200 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    200

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 97 reported cases of Arson.

    97

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 90 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    90

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 78 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    78

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 73 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    73

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 63 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    63

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 46 reported cases of Robbery.

    46

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 38 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    38

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Latrobe (Vic.)

    1 in 60

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • Latrobe (Vic.)

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Latrobe (Vic.) rank in crime?

Latrobe (Vic.) lga is ranked 70/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Latrobe (Vic.) a safe lga?

Latrobe (Vic.) lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Latrobe (Vic.) are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

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

2,586 Theft cases were reported in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Latrobe (Vic.)?

Crime in Latrobe (Vic.) has increased by 11.29% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2024.

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

The least safe suburb in Latrobe (Vic.) is Morwell, by rank and violent crimes rate.

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

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

Where are Latrobe (Vic.) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Latrobe (Vic.) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morwell, Balook and Loy Yang.


Suburbs in Latrobe (Vic.)

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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