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Crime rate in Capel Sound, VIC, Australia, 3940

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,246 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.64 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 267 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 124 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.89% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Capel Sound crime trends

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Capel Sound crime compared

Top crime types in Capel Sound:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 53 reported cases of Theft.

    53

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 32 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    32

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 32 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Capel Sound there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Capel Sound

    1 in 146

    In 2025 in Capel Sound your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Capel Sound

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Capel Sound your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Capel Sound rank in crime?

Capel Sound suburb is ranked 13/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Capel Sound?

53 Theft cases were reported in Capel Sound in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Capel Sound?

Crime in Capel Sound has decreased by 16.04% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Capel Sound in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Capel Sound in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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