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Crime rate in South Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 38/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,014 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.42 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 195 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 192.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 130 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
128.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
81.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Geelong crime trends

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South Geelong crime compared

Top crime types in South Geelong:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 76 reported cases of Theft.

    76

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 16 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Geelong

    1 in 92

    In 2023 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • 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

  • South Geelong

    1 in 8

    In 2023 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 South Geelong rank in crime?

South Geelong suburb is ranked 38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Geelong a safe suburb?

South Geelong suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Geelong?

The top crime types in South Geelong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in South Geelong?

76 Theft cases were reported in South Geelong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Geelong?

Crime in South Geelong has increased by 4.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Geelong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Geelong 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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