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Crime rate in Geelong West, VIC, Australia, 3218

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 18/100

(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 663 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 90.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 412 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
56.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.36% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.68% 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 2024 in Geelong West there were 280 reported cases of Theft.

    280

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 74 reported cases of Property damage.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    58

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 56 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    56

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 56 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Geelong West there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Geelong West

    1 in 118

    In 2024 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 118

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Geelong West

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Geelong West rank in crime?

Geelong West suburb is ranked 18/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Geelong West?

280 Theft cases were reported in Geelong West in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Geelong West?

Crime in Geelong West has increased by 11.24% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Geelong West in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Geelong West in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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