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Crime rate in South Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 37/100

(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 200 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 197.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 155 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
152.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.49% 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 2024 in South Geelong there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Geelong there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Geelong

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • 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

  • South Geelong

    1 in 7

    In 2024 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 South Geelong rank in crime?

South Geelong suburb is ranked 37/100 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?

91 Theft cases were reported in South Geelong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Geelong?

Crime in South Geelong has increased by 2.56% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Geelong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Geelong 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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