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Crime rate in Newcomb, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,704 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.59 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 488 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 58 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 301 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
63.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.44% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Newcomb crime trends

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Newcomb crime compared

Top crime types in Newcomb:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 220 reported cases of Theft.

    220

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 53 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    53

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 44 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newcomb

    1 in 81

    In 2024 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 81

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Newcomb

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Newcomb rank in crime?

Newcomb suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Newcomb a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Newcomb?

The top crime types in Newcomb are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Newcomb?

220 Theft cases were reported in Newcomb in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Newcomb?

Crime in Newcomb has decreased by 2.01% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Newcomb in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newcomb in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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