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Crime rate in East Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,012 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 234 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 153 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year East Geelong crime trends

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East Geelong crime compared

Top crime types in East Geelong:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 95 reported cases of Theft.

    95

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 21 reported cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 12 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in East Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Geelong

    1 in 174

    In 2024 in East Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 174

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • East Geelong

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in East Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 East Geelong rank in crime?

East Geelong suburb is ranked 13/100 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 is a relatively 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in East Geelong?

95 Theft cases were reported in East Geelong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in East Geelong?

Crime in East Geelong has increased by 38.46% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in East Geelong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Geelong in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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