| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
5,869 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
41.38 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
487 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
82.98 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
39 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
299 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
6.65 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
50.95 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
69.85% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
86.09% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 163 reported cases of Theft.
163
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 70 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
70
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 59 reported cases of Property damage.
59
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
55
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
37
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
21
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
17
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
13
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
12
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 9 reported cases of Deception.
9
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
9
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
8
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 7 reported cases of Arson.
7
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
3
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.
2
In 2024 in Leongatha there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
2
1 in 150
In 2024 in Leongatha your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 150
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 89
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 20
In 2024 in Leongatha your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 26
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
Leongatha suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Leongatha suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Leongatha are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.
163 Theft cases were reported in Leongatha in 2024.
Crime in Leongatha has increased by 20.84% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leongatha in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 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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