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Crime rate in Skenes Creek, VIC, Australia, 3233

Suburb in Colac Otway

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 249 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Skenes Creek crime trends

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Skenes Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Skenes Creek:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Skenes Creek

    1 in 125

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 125

  • 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

  • Skenes Creek

    1 in 50

    In 2024 in Skenes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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 Skenes Creek rank in crime?

Skenes Creek suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Skenes Creek a safe suburb?

Skenes Creek suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Skenes Creek?

The top crime types in Skenes Creek are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Skenes Creek?

4 Theft cases were reported in Skenes Creek in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Skenes Creek?

Crime in Skenes Creek has increased by 266.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Skenes Creek in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Skenes Creek 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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