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Crime rate in Capel Sound, VIC, Australia, 3940

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,246

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.64 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    299

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    45

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

  • Property Crimes
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    150

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    28.59

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    76.78%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    73.93%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 83 cases of Theft.

    83

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 45 cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 39 cases of Breaches of orders.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 33 cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 32 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    32

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 13 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 9 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 3 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Capel Sound there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Capel Sound

    1 in 117

    In 2023 in Capel Sound your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 117

  • 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

  • Capel Sound

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Capel Sound your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Capel Sound rank in crime?

Capel Sound suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Capel Sound a safe suburb?

Capel Sound suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Capel Sound?

The top crime types in Capel Sound are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Capel Sound?

83 Theft cases were reported in Capel Sound in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Capel Sound?

Crime in Capel Sound has decreased by 0.99% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Capel Sound in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Capel Sound 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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