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Crime rate in Leongatha, VIC, Australia, 3953

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,869 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 41.38 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 403 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 59 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 183 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Leongatha crime trends

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Leongatha crime compared

Top crime types in Leongatha:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 83 reported cases of Theft.

    83

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 65 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    65

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    58

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 52 reported cases of Property damage.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    45

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Leongatha there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Leongatha

    1 in 99

    In 2023 in Leongatha your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 99

  • 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

  • Leongatha

    1 in 32

    In 2023 in Leongatha your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Leongatha rank in crime?

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

Is Leongatha a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Leongatha?

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

What is the most reported crime in Leongatha?

83 Theft cases were reported in Leongatha in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Leongatha?

Crime in Leongatha has increased by 7.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Leongatha in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leongatha 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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