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Crime rate in Newcomb, VIC, Australia, 3219

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 500 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 106.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 316 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
67.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.25% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.47% 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 2025 in Newcomb there were 234 reported cases of Theft.

    234

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 57 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 44 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 19 reported cases of Deception.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Newcomb there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newcomb

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Newcomb

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Newcomb your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 20/100 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, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Newcomb?

234 Theft cases were reported in Newcomb in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Newcomb?

Crime in Newcomb has increased by 2.46% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Newcomb in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newcomb in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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