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Crime rate in Foster, VIC, Australia, 3960

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,044

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    114.14 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    89

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    43.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    14

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

  • Property Crimes
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    42

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.85

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    20.55

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.38%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    64.81%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Foster there were 17 cases of Theft.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

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

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    13

  • Breaches of orders

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

    13

  • Property damage

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

    11

  • Drug use and possession

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

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Foster there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Foster there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1

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


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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