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Crime rate in Fish Creek, VIC, Australia, 3959

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    858

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    157.62 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    25

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    29.14

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    3

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

  • Property Crimes
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    13

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.50

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.15

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.69%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    56.42%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fish Creek crime trends

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Fish Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Fish Creek:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fish Creek there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fish Creek

    1 in 286

    In 2023 in Fish Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 286

  • 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

  • Fish Creek

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Fish Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 Fish Creek rank in crime?

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

Is Fish Creek a safe suburb?

Fish Creek suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fish Creek?

The top crime types in Fish Creek are Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Fish Creek?

8 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Fish Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fish Creek?

Crime in Fish Creek has increased by 38.89% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fish Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fish Creek 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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