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Crime rate in Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia, 3909

Suburb in East Gippsland

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,145

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    29.52 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    580

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    112.73

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    112

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    203

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    39.46

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    91.52%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    81.55%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 110 cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 96 cases of Theft.

    96

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 88 cases of Breaches of orders.

    88

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 65 cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 37 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 30 cases of Deception.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 25 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 23 cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 22 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 20 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 19 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 13 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 9 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 7 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 6 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lakes Entrance

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • 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

  • Lakes Entrance

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Lakes Entrance your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lakes Entrance rank in crime?

Lakes Entrance suburb is ranked 31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lakes Entrance a safe suburb?

Lakes Entrance suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lakes Entrance?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lakes Entrance?

110 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Lakes Entrance in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lakes Entrance?

Crime in Lakes Entrance has decreased by 7.5% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lakes Entrance in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lakes Entrance 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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