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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 182 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 107 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
54.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.43% 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 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 68 reported cases of Theft.

    68

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hamlyn Heights

    1 in 383

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 383

  • 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

  • Hamlyn Heights

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in Hamlyn Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • 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 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, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Hamlyn Heights?

68 Theft cases were reported in Hamlyn Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hamlyn Heights?

Crime in Hamlyn Heights has decreased by 17.65% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hamlyn Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hamlyn Heights 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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