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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)
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 169 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 110 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
64.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.8% 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 2023 in East Geelong there were 60 reported cases of Theft.

    60

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    31

  • Deception

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

    19

  • Property damage

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

    18

  • Assault and related offences

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

    17

  • Breaches of orders

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

    9

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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