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Crime rate in Kerang, VIC, Australia, 3579

Suburb in Gannawarra

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,960 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 146.61 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 284 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 96 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kerang crime trends

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Kerang crime compared

Top crime types in Kerang:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 61 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    61

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 47 reported cases of Theft.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 19 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kerang there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kerang

    1 in 107

    In 2025 in Kerang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107

  • 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

  • Kerang

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in Kerang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Kerang rank in crime?

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

Is Kerang a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kerang?

The top crime types in Kerang are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kerang?

61 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Kerang in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kerang?

Crime in Kerang has decreased by 7.79% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kerang in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kerang 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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