Crime Rates for Terang, VIC
⇌ Compare Terang with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Terang (3264) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 230 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,204 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Terang, VIC in 2021 was 2,254. In the last 10 years, Terang, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 112.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 37 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 281.8 people. 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 Terang for 2025: B Property and deception offences (88), D Public order and security offences (46), A Crimes against the person (35).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 353 | 446 | 506 | 295 | 274 | 229 | 266 | 226 | 279 | 230 |
| A Crimes against the person | 14 | 56 | 118 | 88 | 54 | 75 | 41 | 50 | 65 | 42 | 35 |
| B Property and deception offences | 24 | 183 | 207 | 177 | 133 | 117 | 121 | 117 | 98 | 151 | 88 |
| C Drug offences | 12 | 17 | 31 | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 28 | 34 |
| D Public order and security offences | 19 | 25 | 36 | 58 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 46 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 70 | 52 | 144 | 75 | 29 | 27 | 64 | 41 | 43 | 27 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 230 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 1416 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 18 | 22 | -18.18% |
| Robbery In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Arson In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Property damage. | 26 | 29 | -10.34% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 15 | 31 | -51.61% |
| Theft In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Theft. | 46 | 66 | -30.30% |
| Deception In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Deception. | 1 | 25 | -96.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 27 | 20 | 35.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 41 | 12 | 241.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 12 | -58.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 22 | 31 | -29.03% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Terang, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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.
How safe do you feel in Terang, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Terang, VIC
How common is car theft in the Terang, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1 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 Terang, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Terang, VIC are Car Accessories (86), Cash/Document (84), Tools (72), Personal Property (62) and Jewellery (52).
What is the crime rate in Terang, VIC?
Terang, VIC has a crime rate of 230 reported criminal offences.
Is Terang, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Terang, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,204 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Terang, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Terang, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 88 reported offences.
Has crime in the Terang, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 16% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Terang, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 35 offenses against persons in Terang, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Terang, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 87 property crime offenses in Terang, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Terang, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Terang, VIC recorded 34 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Terang (2021)
Terang is a quiet suburb with around 2254 people. While families are part of the community, only about 33.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1162, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Terang, VIC
If you’re considering living near Terang , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Noorat East - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Dixie - 1 offences (0.00676 per 100,000 people)
- Kolora - 8 offences (0.04255 per 100,000 people)
- The Sisters - 5 offences (0.04545 per 100,000 people)
- Garvoc - 19 offences (0.07661 per 100,000 people)
- Glenormiston South - 10 offences (0.08130 per 100,000 people)
- Noorat - 27 offences (0.08491 per 100,000 people)
- Boorcan - 16 offences (0.11268 per 100,000 people)
- Taroon - 5 offences (0.20000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime trends show fluctuations with some categories peaking around 2017-2018, then generally declining or stabilizing through 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, ranging from about 2 cases in 2015 up to over 100 in 2017, then decreasing but remaining high with 46 cases in 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime category, peaking near 61 cases in 2017 before declining to 18 cases by 2025.
- A major spike occurred in weapons and explosives offences in 2025, jumping to 41 from single-digit counts in prior years.
- Despite some drops, persistent high theft and assault rates suggest ongoing safety concerns in the analyzed area.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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