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Crime rate in Towong, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,384 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7,216.53 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 187 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 109 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
27.97% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
18.51% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Towong crime trends

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Towong crime compared

Top crime types in Towong:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Towong there were 61 reported cases of Theft.

    61

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Towong there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Towong there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Towong there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Towong there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Towong there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Towong there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Towong there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Towong there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Towong there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Towong there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Towong there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Towong there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Towong there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Towong

    1 in 255

    In 2024 in Towong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 255

  • 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

  • Towong

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Towong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Towong rank in crime?

Towong lga is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Towong a safe lga?

Towong lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Towong?

The top crime types in Towong are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Towong?

61 Theft cases were reported in Towong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Towong?

Crime in Towong has decreased by 5.56% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Towong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Towong in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Towong?

The least safe suburb in Towong is Nariel Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Towong?

The safest suburb in Towong is Mitta Mitta, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Towong crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Towong by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Nariel Valley, Lucyvale and Burrowye.


Suburbs in Towong

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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