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Crime rate in North Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3215

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,225 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 536 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 166.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 38 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 343 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
106.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Geelong crime trends

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North Geelong crime compared

Top crime types in North Geelong:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 215 reported cases of Theft.

    215

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 75 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    75

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 57 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in North Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Geelong

    1 in 85

    In 2023 in North Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • 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

  • North Geelong

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in North Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 North Geelong rank in crime?

North Geelong suburb is ranked 31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Geelong a safe suburb?

North Geelong suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in North Geelong?

The top crime types in North Geelong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in North Geelong?

215 Theft cases were reported in North Geelong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Geelong?

Crime in North Geelong has increased by 33.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Geelong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Geelong 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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