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Crime rate in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, Australia, 3215

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,518 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.78 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 202 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 101 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.50 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
57.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hamlyn Heights crime trends

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Hamlyn Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Hamlyn Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 45 reported cases of Theft.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 28 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hamlyn Heights

    1 in 362

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 362

  • 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

  • Hamlyn Heights

    1 in 65

    In 2023 in Hamlyn Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • 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 Hamlyn Heights rank in crime?

Hamlyn Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hamlyn Heights a safe suburb?

Hamlyn Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hamlyn Heights?

The top crime types in Hamlyn Heights are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Hamlyn Heights?

45 Theft cases were reported in Hamlyn Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hamlyn Heights?

Crime in Hamlyn Heights has decreased by 17.89% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Hamlyn Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hamlyn Heights 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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