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Crime rate in Breakwater, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,060

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.12 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    123

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    116.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    16

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

  • Property Crimes
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    71

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.09

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    66.98

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    86.63%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    90.63%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 47 cases of Theft.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 14 cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 10 cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 7 cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 6 cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 3 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 3 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Breakwater there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Breakwater

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Breakwater your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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

  • Breakwater

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Breakwater your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Breakwater rank in crime?

Breakwater suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Breakwater a safe suburb?

Breakwater suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Breakwater?

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

What is the most reported crime in Breakwater?

47 Theft cases were reported in Breakwater in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Breakwater?

Crime in Breakwater has increased by 6.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Breakwater in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Breakwater 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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