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Crime rate in Somerton (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3062

Suburb in Hume

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.41 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    189

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    31,500.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    14

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    132

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    2,333.33

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    22,000.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.96%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.98%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 110 cases of Theft.

    110

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 12 cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 12 cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 10 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 5 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Somerton (Vic.)

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

  • Somerton (Vic.)

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Somerton (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Somerton (Vic.) rank in crime?

Somerton (Vic.) suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Somerton (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Somerton (Vic.) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Somerton (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Somerton (Vic.) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Somerton (Vic.)?

110 Theft cases were reported in Somerton (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Somerton (Vic.)?

Crime in Somerton (Vic.) has increased by 33.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Somerton (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Somerton (Vic.) 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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