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

Crime Rank: 73/100

(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 10,206 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 132.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,279 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,093 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		16.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		66.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		68.81% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes 		88.53% 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 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 3,183 reported cases of Theft.

    3,183

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,715 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,715

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1,236 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,236

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 953 reported cases of Property damage.

    953

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 843 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    843

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 379 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    379

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 319 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    319

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 306 reported cases of Deception.

    306

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 293 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    293

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 273 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    273

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 204 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    204

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 114 reported cases of Arson.

    114

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 112 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    112

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 70 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    70

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 62 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    62

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 59 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    59

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 43 reported cases of Robbery.

    43

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 37 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    37

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 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 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • Latrobe (Vic.)

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Latrobe (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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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Neighbouring LGAs:

Baw Baw (37) South Gippsland (29) Wellington (48) Unincorporated Vic (16)
Latrobe (Vic.) Suburbs list  See on Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Latrobe (Vic.) rank in crime?

Latrobe (Vic.) lga is ranked 73/100 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.)?

3,183 Theft cases were reported in Latrobe (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Latrobe (Vic.)?

Crime in Latrobe (Vic.) has increased by 6.41% from 2024 to 2025.

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

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

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 Grand Ridge.


Suburbs in Latrobe (Vic.)

Balook (50) Boolarra (10) Boolarra South (10) Budgeree (12) Callignee (10) Churchill (Vic.) (28) Delburn (13) Driffield (20) Flynn (Vic.) (10) Flynns Creek (10) Glengarry North (16) Glengarry West (10) Grand Ridge (50) Hazelwood (10) Hazelwood North (10) Hazelwood South (10) Hernes Oak (14) Jeeralang (16) Jeeralang Junction (10) Jumbuk (10) Koornalla (12) Loy Yang (50) Maryvale (Vic.) (50) Mirboo (10) Moe (45) Morwell (52) Narracan (10) Newborough (21) Tanjil South (10) Toongabbie (Vic.) (10) Traralgon (24) Traralgon East (16) Traralgon South (10) Tyers (10) Yallourn (44) Yallourn North (22) Yinnar (10) Yinnar South (10)

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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