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Crime rate in Foster, VIC, Australia, 3960

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,044 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 114.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 89 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 14 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 42 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Foster crime trends

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Foster crime compared

Top crime types in Foster:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Foster there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Foster there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Foster there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Foster there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Foster there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Foster there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Foster there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Foster there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Foster there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Foster there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Foster

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in Foster your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Foster

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Foster your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 Foster rank in crime?

Foster suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Foster a safe suburb?

Foster suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Foster?

The top crime types in Foster are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Foster?

17 Theft cases were reported in Foster in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Foster?

Crime in Foster has increased by 53.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Foster in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Foster 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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