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Crime rate in Torquay (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3228

Suburb in Surf Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    18,534

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    34.31 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    453

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    24.44

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    51

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

  • Property Crimes
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    239

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    2.75

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    57.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    52.39%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 167 cases of Theft.

    167

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 50 cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 44 cases of Deception.

    44

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 38 cases of Breaches of orders.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 35 cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 33 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 26 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 15 cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 11 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 7 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Torquay (Vic.)

    1 in 363

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 363

  • 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

  • Torquay (Vic.)

    1 in 78

    In 2023 in Torquay (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 78

  • 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 Torquay (Vic.) rank in crime?

Torquay (Vic.) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Torquay (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Torquay (Vic.) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Torquay (Vic.) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

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

167 Theft cases were reported in Torquay (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Torquay (Vic.)?

Crime in Torquay (Vic.) has increased by 23.43% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Torquay (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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