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Crime rate in Cape Paterson, VIC, Australia, 3995

Suburb in Bass Coast

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,111

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    15.80 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    53

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    47.70

    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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    33

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    1.80

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.70

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    54.33%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    74.9%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 7 cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 4 cases of Theft.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cape Paterson

    1 in 556

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 556

  • 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

  • Cape Paterson

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Cape Paterson your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Cape Paterson rank in crime?

Cape Paterson suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cape Paterson a safe suburb?

Cape Paterson suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cape Paterson?

The top crime types in Cape Paterson are Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Cape Paterson?

18 Property damage cases were reported in Cape Paterson in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cape Paterson?

Crime in Cape Paterson has increased by 65.63% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cape Paterson in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cape Paterson 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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