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Crime rate in Newport (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3015

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    13,658

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.01 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    528

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    38.66

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    52

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

  • Property Crimes
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    367

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.81

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    26.87

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    61.86%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.22%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 207 cases of Theft.

    207

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 112 cases of Property damage.

    112

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 46 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    46

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 46 cases of Breaches of orders.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 45 cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 14 cases of Deception.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 11 cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 8 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 7 cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 7 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newport (Vic.)

    1 in 263

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 263

  • 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

  • Newport (Vic.)

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Newport (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Newport (Vic.) rank in crime?

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

Is Newport (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Newport (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Newport (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Newport (Vic.) are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Newport (Vic.)?

207 Theft cases were reported in Newport (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Newport (Vic.)?

Crime in Newport (Vic.) has decreased by 3.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Newport (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newport (Vic.) 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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