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Crime rate in Orbost, VIC, Australia, 3888

Suburb in East Gippsland

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,264 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 208.62 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 318 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 140.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 55 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 118 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Orbost crime trends

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Orbost crime compared

Top crime types in Orbost:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 71 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    71

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Property damage

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

    45

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Orbost there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Orbost

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in Orbost your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Orbost

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Orbost your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 Orbost rank in crime?

Orbost suburb is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Orbost a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Orbost?

The top crime types in Orbost are Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Orbost?

71 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Orbost in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Orbost?

Crime in Orbost has increased by 48.6% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Orbost in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Orbost 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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