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Crime rate in Patterson Lakes, VIC, Australia, 3197

Suburb in Kingston (Vic.)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,793 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 332 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 32 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 207 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.11 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Patterson Lakes crime trends

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Patterson Lakes crime compared

Top crime types in Patterson Lakes:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 147 reported cases of Theft.

    147

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 31 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    31

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 30 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Patterson Lakes

    1 in 244

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 244

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Patterson Lakes

    1 in 38

    In 2025 in Patterson Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Patterson Lakes rank in crime?

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

Is Patterson Lakes a safe suburb?

Patterson Lakes suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Patterson Lakes?

The top crime types in Patterson Lakes are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Patterson Lakes?

147 Theft cases were reported in Patterson Lakes in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Patterson Lakes?

Crime in Patterson Lakes has decreased by 7.78% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Patterson Lakes in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Patterson Lakes in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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