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Crime rate in Smiths Beach, VIC, Australia, 3922

Suburb in Bass Coast

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 315 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Smiths Beach crime trends

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Smiths Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Smiths Beach:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smiths Beach

    1 in 79

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • Smiths Beach

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in Smiths Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 105

  • 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 Smiths Beach rank in crime?

Smiths Beach suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Smiths Beach a safe suburb?

Smiths Beach suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Smiths Beach?

The top crime types in Smiths Beach are Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Smiths Beach?

4 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Smiths Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Smiths Beach?

Crime in Smiths Beach has decreased by 11.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Smiths Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smiths Beach 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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