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Crime rate in Colac East, VIC, Australia, 3250

Suburb in Colac Otway

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 168 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 26 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 154.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 14 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
83.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.5% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
92.5% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Colac East crime trends

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Colac East crime compared

Top crime types in Colac East:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Colac East there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Colac East

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Colac East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • Colac East

    1 in 12

    In 2025 in Colac East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Colac East rank in crime?

Colac East suburb is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Colac East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Colac East?

The top crime types in Colac East are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Colac East?

11 Theft cases were reported in Colac East in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Colac East?

Crime in Colac East has increased by 100% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Colac East in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Colac East 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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