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Crime rate in East Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,012

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.37 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    169

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    42.12

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

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

  • Property Crimes
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    110

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    27.42

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    64.34%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.8%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 60 cases of Theft.

    60

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 31 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Deception

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 19 cases of Deception.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 17 cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 9 cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 3 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in East Geelong there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Geelong

    1 in 223

    In 2023 in East Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • 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

  • East Geelong

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in East Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 East Geelong rank in crime?

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

Is East Geelong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in East Geelong?

The top crime types in East Geelong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in East Geelong?

60 Theft cases were reported in East Geelong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in East Geelong?

Crime in East Geelong has decreased by 25.88% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in East Geelong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Geelong 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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