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Crime rate in Poowong, VIC, Australia, 3988

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 717 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 49.58 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 29 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.31% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Poowong crime trends

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Poowong crime compared

Top crime types in Poowong:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Poowong there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Poowong

    1 in 239

    In 2023 in Poowong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 239

  • 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

  • Poowong

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Poowong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Poowong rank in crime?

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

Is Poowong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Poowong?

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

What is the most reported crime in Poowong?

9 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Poowong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Poowong?

Crime in Poowong has increased by 107.14% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Poowong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Poowong 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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