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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 694 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 94.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 418 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
56.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.1% 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 2025 in Geelong West there were 283 reported cases of Theft.

    283

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 72 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    72

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 67 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    67

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 17 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Geelong West there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Geelong West

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • Geelong West

    1 in 18

    In 2025 in Geelong West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 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, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Geelong West?

283 Theft cases were reported in Geelong West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Geelong West?

Crime in Geelong West has increased by 4.68% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Geelong West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Geelong West 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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