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Crime rate in Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia, 3226

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    17,714

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    18.51 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    376

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    21.23

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    49

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

  • Property Crimes
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    193

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    2.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    57.72%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.44%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 131 cases of Theft.

    131

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 49 cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 49 cases of Breaches of orders.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 46 cases of Deception.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 42 cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 20 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 5 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ocean Grove

    1 in 362

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 362

  • 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

  • Ocean Grove

    1 in 92

    In 2023 in Ocean Grove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 92

  • 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 Ocean Grove rank in crime?

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

Is Ocean Grove a safe suburb?

Ocean Grove suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ocean Grove?

The top crime types in Ocean Grove are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Ocean Grove?

131 Theft cases were reported in Ocean Grove in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ocean Grove?

Crime in Ocean Grove has increased by 13.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ocean Grove in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ocean Grove 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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