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Crime rate in South Gippsland, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 29,179 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,501.17 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,514 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.89 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 194 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 742 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
22.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
43.86% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year South Gippsland crime trends

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South Gippsland crime compared

Top crime types in South Gippsland:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 362 reported cases of Theft.

    362

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 274 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    274

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 194 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    194

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 186 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    186

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 164 reported cases of Property damage.

    164

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 57 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    57

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Arson

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 30 reported cases of Arson.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in South Gippsland there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Gippsland

    1 in 150

    In 2025 in South Gippsland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 150

  • 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

  • South Gippsland

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in South Gippsland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 South Gippsland rank in crime?

South Gippsland lga is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Gippsland a safe lga?

South Gippsland lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Gippsland?

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

What is the most reported crime in South Gippsland?

362 Theft cases were reported in South Gippsland in 2025.

Is crime increasing in South Gippsland?

Crime in South Gippsland has decreased by 2.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in South Gippsland in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in South Gippsland?

The least safe suburb in South Gippsland is Boolarong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in South Gippsland?

The safest suburb in South Gippsland is Yanakie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are South Gippsland crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in South Gippsland by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Boolarong, Turtons Creek and Agnes.


Suburbs in South Gippsland

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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