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Crime rate in Foster, VIC, Australia, 3960

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 106 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 52 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.44 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.66% 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 2025 in Foster there were 25 reported cases of Theft.

    25

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Foster there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Foster there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Foster there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Foster there were 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Foster there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Foster there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Foster there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Foster there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Foster there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Foster there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Foster

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Foster your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Foster

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in Foster your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Foster rank in crime?

Foster suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Foster a safe suburb?

Foster suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some 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?

25 Theft cases were reported in Foster in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Foster?

Crime in Foster has increased by 16.48% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Foster in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Foster in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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