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Crime rate in Bell Post Hill, VIC, Australia, 3215

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,083

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.97 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    235

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    46.23

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    37

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

  • Property Crimes
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    127

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.28

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.99

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    70.26%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 57 cases of Theft.

    57

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 41 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 37 cases of Assault and related offences.

    37

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 33 cases of Breaches of orders.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 24 cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 7 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bell Post Hill

    1 in 137

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Bell Post Hill

    1 in 40

    In 2023 in Bell Post Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 Bell Post Hill rank in crime?

Bell Post Hill suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bell Post Hill a safe suburb?

Bell Post Hill suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bell Post Hill?

The top crime types in Bell Post Hill are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bell Post Hill?

57 Theft cases were reported in Bell Post Hill in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bell Post Hill?

Crime in Bell Post Hill has increased by 8.8% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bell Post Hill in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bell Post Hill in 2023.

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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