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Crime rate in South Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 45/100

(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 255 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 251.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 14 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 186 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
183.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
97.23% 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 2025 in South Geelong there were 126 reported cases of Theft.

    126

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 6 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in South Geelong there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Geelong

    1 in 72

    In 2025 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • 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

  • South Geelong

    1 in 5

    In 2025 in South Geelong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 South Geelong rank in crime?

South Geelong suburb is ranked 45/100 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?

126 Theft cases were reported in South Geelong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in South Geelong?

Crime in South Geelong has increased by 27.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in South Geelong in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Geelong 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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