Crime Rates for South Gippsland City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The South Gippsland City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2455 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,029 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Gippsland City Council, VIC in 2021 was 30,577. In the last 10 years, South Gippsland 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 South Gippsland City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1187), E Justice procedures offences (672), A Crimes against the person (446).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1368 | 1590 | 1369 | 1584 | 1664 | 1910 | 1689 | 1975 | 2373 | 2455 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 309 | 341 | 400 | 298 | 349 | 461 | 461 | 442 | 472 | 446 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 563 | 729 | 495 | 686 | 750 | 741 | 580 | 802 | 999 | 1187 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 81 | 84 | 75 | 85 | 39 | 75 | 48 | 83 | 99 | 75 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 89 | 99 | 90 | 67 | 77 | 80 | 45 | 94 | 104 | 70 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 322 | 331 | 306 | 442 | 417 | 506 | 535 | 549 | 693 | 672 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 47 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 2455 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 7532 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 216 | 234 | -7.69% (234) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 97 | 119 | -18.49% (119) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Robbery In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 101 | 71 | 42.25% (71) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 23 | 39 | -41.03% (39) |
| Arson In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Arson. | 29 | 11 | 163.64% (11) |
| Property damage In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Property damage. | 202 | 204 | -0.98% (204) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 217 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 217 | 201 | 7.96% (201) |
| Theft In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 673 reported cases of Theft. | 673 | 475 | 41.68% (475) |
| Deception In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Deception. | 66 | 108 | -38.89% (108) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 63 | 90 | -30.00% (90) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 46 | 51 | -9.80% (51) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 19 | 37 | -48.65% (37) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 16 | -68.75% (16) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 58 | 32 | 81.25% (32) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 614 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 614 | 661 | -7.11% (661) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – South Gippsland City Council (2021)
South Gippsland City Council is a vibrant suburb with 30577 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 36.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1266, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. A majority of residents (80.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest Suburbs in South Gippsland City Council, VIC
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- Allambee South - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Stony Creek (South Gippsland) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Walkerville North - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gunyah - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Walkerville South - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hazel Park - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Middle Tarwin - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Darlimurla - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wild Dog Valley - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kardella - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Woorarra West - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wooreen - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Boorool - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ranceby - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Koorooman - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Buffalo - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fairbank - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bena - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bennison - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Best - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Boolarong - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Baromi - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tarwin - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Leongatha North - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dollar - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Turtons Creek - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Arawata - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yanakie - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Whitelaw - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Eccles - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kardella South - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Korumburra South - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Waratah Bay - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Foster North - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Jeetho - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Jumbunna - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Woorarra East - 5 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Agnes - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Allambee Reserve - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nerrena - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wonga - 7 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mardan - 7 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ruby - 7 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Walkerville - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hallston - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toora North - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mirboo - 9 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Poowong North - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Berrys Creek - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sandy Point - 11 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Port Franklin - 13 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wilsons Promontory - 13 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dumbalk North - 16 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Koonwarra - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fish Creek - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Welshpool - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Port Welshpool - 23 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tarwin Lower - 24 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Poowong - 27 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Meeniyan - 30 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dumbalk - 31 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Leongatha South - 38 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Venus Bay - 51 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Loch - 60 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toora - 77 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mirboo North - 111 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nyora - 146 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lang Lang - 219 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Foster - 312 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Inverloch - 439 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Korumburra - 582 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Leongatha - 653 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about South Gippsland City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 126 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in South Gippsland City Council, VIC are Power Tools (2522), Tools (2112), Electrical Appliances (1432), Cash/Document (1111) and Personal Property (844).
What is the crime rate in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
South Gippsland City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 2455 reported criminal offences.
Is South Gippsland City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, South Gippsland City Council, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,029 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in South Gippsland City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1187 reported offences.
Has crime in the South Gippsland City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in South Gippsland City Council, VIC have increased by 48% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 446 offenses against persons in South Gippsland City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1121 property crime offenses in South Gippsland City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Gippsland City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, South Gippsland City Council, VIC recorded 75 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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