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Crime rate in Geelong West, VIC, Australia, 3218

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,345 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 596 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 70 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 369 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Geelong West crime trends

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Geelong West crime compared

Top crime types in Geelong West:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 239 reported cases of Theft.

    239

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 84 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    84

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 72 reported cases of Property damage.

    72

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    65

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 58 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    58

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Geelong West there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Geelong West

    1 in 105

    In 2023 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

  • Geelong West

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Geelong West rank in crime?

Geelong West suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Geelong West a safe suburb?

Geelong West suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Geelong West?

The top crime types in Geelong West are Theft, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Geelong West?

239 Theft cases were reported in Geelong West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Geelong West?

Crime in Geelong West has increased by 21.38% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Geelong West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Geelong West 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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