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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,534 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 34.31 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 516 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 59 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 331 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		3.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		17.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes 		57.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes 		60.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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5 year Torquay (Vic.) crime trends

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Torquay (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Torquay (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 236 reported cases of Theft.

    236

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    58

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 54 reported cases of Property damage.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 31 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    31

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Torquay (Vic.)

    1 in 314

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 314

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Torquay (Vic.)

    1 in 56

    In 2024 in Torquay (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Neighbouring Suburbs:

Bellbrae (10) Breamlea (10) Connewarre (10) Freshwater Creek (10) Jan Juc (10) Mount Duneed (10)
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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, Property damage.

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

236 Theft cases were reported in Torquay (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Torquay (Vic.)?

Crime in Torquay (Vic.) has increased by 13.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Torquay (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Torquay (Vic.) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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