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Crime rate in Freshwater Creek, VIC, Australia, 3217

Suburb in Surf Coast

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 454 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 53.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 22 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.72% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Freshwater Creek crime trends

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Freshwater Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Freshwater Creek:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Freshwater Creek

    1 in 151

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • 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

  • Freshwater Creek

    1 in 65

    In 2025 in Freshwater Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • 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 Freshwater Creek rank in crime?

Freshwater Creek suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Freshwater Creek a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Freshwater Creek?

The top crime types in Freshwater Creek are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Freshwater Creek?

6 Theft cases were reported in Freshwater Creek in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Freshwater Creek?

Crime in Freshwater Creek has increased by 10% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Freshwater Creek in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Freshwater Creek 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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