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Crime rate in Spotswood, VIC, Australia, 3015

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,820 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 424 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 150.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 339 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
120.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Spotswood crime trends

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Spotswood crime compared

Top crime types in Spotswood:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 271 reported cases of Theft.

    271

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 41 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    20

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Spotswood there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Spotswood

    1 in 217

    In 2025 in Spotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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

  • Spotswood

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in Spotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 Spotswood rank in crime?

Spotswood suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Spotswood a safe suburb?

Spotswood suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Spotswood?

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

What is the most reported crime in Spotswood?

271 Theft cases were reported in Spotswood in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Spotswood?

Crime in Spotswood has increased by 4.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Spotswood in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Spotswood 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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