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Crime rate in Newcomb, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,704

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.59 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    498

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    105.87

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    65

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

  • Property Crimes
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    301

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    63.99

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    89.92%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 187 cases of Theft.

    187

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 64 cases of Property damage.

    64

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 63 cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 58 cases of Breaches of orders.

    58

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 44 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 35 cases of Deception.

    35

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 13 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 6 cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Newcomb there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newcomb

    1 in 72

    In 2023 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • 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

  • Newcomb

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Newcomb rank in crime?

Newcomb suburb is ranked 24/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Newcomb?

187 Theft cases were reported in Newcomb in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Newcomb?

Crime in Newcomb has increased by 26.72% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Newcomb in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newcomb 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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