Crime Rates for Greater Geelong City Council, VIC
As of the Jun 2026 data release, The Greater Geelong City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 25979 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,584 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Greater Geelong City Council, VIC in 2021 was 271,057. In the last 10 years, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Greater Geelong City Council for 2026: B Property and deception offences (13548), E Justice procedures offences (5257), A Crimes against the person (3874).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22047 | 22491 | 22770 | 20628 | 22320 | 21837 | 19934 | 20803 | 23146 | 25332 | 25979 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2430 | 2813 | 3256 | 3231 | 3462 | 3513 | 3478 | 3311 | 3336 | 3852 | 3874 |
| B Property and deception offences | 14971 | 14533 | 14158 | 12082 | 12939 | 10786 | 10132 | 10958 | 12600 | 13777 | 13548 |
| C Drug offences | 803 | 1064 | 1090 | 1096 | 1327 | 1524 | 888 | 939 | 1261 | 1490 | 1696 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1390 | 1442 | 1317 | 1423 | 1462 | 1472 | 1540 | 1135 | 1144 | 1330 | 1486 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2417 | 2603 | 2897 | 2701 | 3078 | 3735 | 3630 | 4434 | 4754 | 4823 | 5257 |
| F Other offences | 36 | 36 | 52 | 95 | 52 | 807 | 266 | 26 | 51 | 60 | 118 |
In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 25979 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 140484 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% (11) |
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 2139 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2139 | 2204 | -2.95% (2204) |
| Sexual offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 743 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 743 | 615 | 20.81% (615) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 39 | 24 | 62.50% (24) |
| Robbery In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Robbery. | 115 | 95 | 21.05% (95) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 25 | 5 | 400.00% (5) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 551 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 551 | 604 | -8.77% (604) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 253 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 253 | 294 | -13.95% (294) |
| Arson In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 144 reported cases of Arson. | 144 | 174 | -17.24% (174) |
| Property damage In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 2082 reported cases of Property damage. | 2082 | 2183 | -4.63% (2183) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 1528 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1528 | 1792 | -14.73% (1792) |
| Theft In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 8468 reported cases of Theft. | 8468 | 8582 | -1.33% (8582) |
| Deception In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 1326 reported cases of Deception. | 1326 | 1046 | 26.77% (1046) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 172 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 172 | 147 | 17.01% (147) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 124 | 115 | 7.83% (115) |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 1399 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1399 | 1227 | 14.02% (1227) |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 874 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 874 | 772 | 13.21% (772) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 378 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 378 | 312 | 21.15% (312) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 220 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 220 | 245 | -10.20% (245) |
| Public security offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public security offences. | 14 | 1 | 1300.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 726 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 726 | 660 | 10.00% (660) |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 4531 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 4531 | 4163 | 8.84% (4163) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 22 | 17 | 29.41% (17) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 61 | 23 | 165.22% (23) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 31 | 19 | 63.16% (19) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
FAQ About Crime in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 939 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (27003), Personal Property (26470), Electrical Appliances (18840), Car Accessories (18815) and Power Tools (17606).
What is the crime rate in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
Greater Geelong City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 25979 reported criminal offences.
Is Greater Geelong City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,584 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 13548 reported offences.
Has crime in the Greater Geelong City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 3874 offenses against persons in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 12222 property crime offenses in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Greater Geelong City Council, VIC recorded 1696 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Greater Geelong City Council (2021)
Greater Geelong City Council is a busy suburb with 271057 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1592, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Greater Geelong City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Greater Geelong City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Newtown (Greater Geelong) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thomson (Greater Geelong) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Staughton Vale - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Point Wilson - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ceres - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mannerim - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Marcus Hill - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bellarine - 13 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Moorabool - 14 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Batesford - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Anakie - 23 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wandana Heights - 25 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Drumcondra - 32 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Indented Head - 36 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rippleside - 58 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wallington - 81 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fyansford - 89 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Avalon - 92 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Marshall - 118 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- North Shore - 121 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Herne Hill - 132 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Barwon Heads - 158 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Albans Park - 159 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Manifold Heights - 167 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Leonards - 173 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Portarlington - 184 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lovely Banks - 186 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Springs - 186 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Moolap - 193 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hamlyn Heights - 227 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Breakwater - 234 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Drysdale - 242 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Curlewis - 254 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Charlemont - 266 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Waurn Ponds - 269 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bell Post Hill - 298 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- East Geelong - 343 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Geelong - 375 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ocean Grove - 466 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Highton - 479 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bell Park - 506 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Leopold - 653 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Whittington - 687 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- North Geelong - 716 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Newcomb - 758 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Armstrong Creek - 875 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Geelong West - 950 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Grovedale - 1216 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lara - 1317 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Belmont - 1481 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Norlane - 2621 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Corio - 2932 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Geelong - 4017 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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