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Crime rate in Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia, 3227

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,353 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.81 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 100 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 22.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 72 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
52.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.29% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Barwon Heads crime trends

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Barwon Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Barwon Heads:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 45 reported cases of Theft.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 5 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barwon Heads

    1 in 726

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 726

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Barwon Heads

    1 in 60

    In 2024 in Barwon Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barwon Heads rank in crime?

Barwon Heads suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Barwon Heads a safe suburb?

Barwon Heads suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Barwon Heads?

The top crime types in Barwon Heads are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Barwon Heads?

45 Theft cases were reported in Barwon Heads in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Barwon Heads?

Crime in Barwon Heads has decreased by 18.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Barwon Heads in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Barwon Heads in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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