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Crime rate in Leongatha South, VIC, Australia, 3953

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 616 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 137.76 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 19.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
53.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
40.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Leongatha South crime trends

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Leongatha South crime compared

Top crime types in Leongatha South:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Leongatha South there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Leongatha South

    1 in 616

    In 2023 in Leongatha South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 616

  • 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 South

    1 in 154

    In 2023 in Leongatha South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 154

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Leongatha South suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Leongatha South a safe suburb?

Leongatha South suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Leongatha South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Leongatha South?

4 Theft cases were reported in Leongatha South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Leongatha South?

Crime in Leongatha South has decreased by 20% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Leongatha South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leongatha South 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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