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Crime rate in Buffalo, VIC, Australia, 3958

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    284

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    108.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    5

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    17.61

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    2

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

  • Property Crimes
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    0

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.04

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    0.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.9%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    0%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Buffalo there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Buffalo there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Buffalo there were 1 cases of Breaches of orders.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buffalo

    1 in 142

    In 2023 in Buffalo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 142

  • 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

  • Buffalo

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Buffalo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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 Buffalo rank in crime?

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

Is Buffalo a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Buffalo?

The top crime types in Buffalo are Assault and related offences, Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Buffalo?

2 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Buffalo in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Buffalo?

Crime in Buffalo has decreased by 50% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Buffalo in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buffalo 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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