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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,714 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.51 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 368 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 20.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 211 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
58.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ocean Grove crime trends

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Ocean Grove crime compared

Top crime types in Ocean Grove:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 128 reported cases of Theft.

    128

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 47 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    47

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 45 reported cases of Property damage.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ocean Grove

    1 in 479

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 479

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ocean Grove

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in Ocean Grove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 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, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Ocean Grove?

128 Theft cases were reported in Ocean Grove in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ocean Grove?

Crime in Ocean Grove has decreased by 2.13% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ocean Grove in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ocean Grove in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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