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

Crime Rank: 63/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    76,948

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,769.82 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    8,618

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    112.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,140

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    3,523

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    14.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    45.78

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.61%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.05%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,927 cases of Theft.

    1,927

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,844 cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,844

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,084 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,084

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 774 cases of Property damage.

    774

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 737 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    737

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 311 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    311

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 309 cases of Drug use and possession.

    309

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 293 cases of Deception.

    293

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 291 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    291

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 284 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    284

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 198 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    198

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 139 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    139

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 118 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    118

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 85 cases of Arson.

    85

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 56 cases of Robbery.

    56

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 55 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    55

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 53 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    53

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 52 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    52

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Latrobe (Vic.)

    1 in 67

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Latrobe (Vic.)

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Latrobe (Vic.) rank in crime?

Latrobe (Vic.) lga is ranked 63/100 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.)?

1,927 Theft cases were reported in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Latrobe (Vic.)?

Crime in Latrobe (Vic.) has increased by 10.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2023.

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

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

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

The safest suburb in Latrobe (Vic.) is Morwell, 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 Mirboo, Grand Ridge and Driffield.


Suburbs in Latrobe (Vic.)

The data is based on annual 2023 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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