Is Greater Geelong safe?

Greater Geelong: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Greater Geelong?

Greater Geelong: Weighted crime: 17,263 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).

Recorded homicides in Greater Geelong (12 months to June 2026): 9.

5Greater Geelong

Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime

5/10 in Victoria · 8/10 in the world

Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 17,263 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide and related offences	9	3.1	3.4
Includes attempted murder and driving causing death.
Sexual offences
Sexual offences	483	163.7	150.4
Violence
Assault and related offences	1,967	666.7	662.2
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Abduction and related offences	17	5.8	6.3
Robbery
Robbery	100	33.9	34.8
Theft and burglary
Burglary and break-in	1,327	449.8	519.3
Theft	6,774	2,295.9	2,711.9
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Drugs
Drug dealing and trafficking	121	41	33
Growing or making drugs	97	32.9	27.1
Drug use and possession	465	157.6	159.9
Other drug offences	1	0.3	0.8
Damage and public order
Property damage	1,810	613.5	559.1
Disorderly and offensive conduct	215	72.9	48.9
Public nuisance offences	139	47.1	42.5

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Greater Geelong safe?: Greater Geelong: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Greater Geelong?: Greater Geelong: Weighted crime: 17,263 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
How many murders are there in Greater Geelong?: Recorded homicides in Greater Geelong (12 months to June 2026): 9.