7South Gippsland
South Gippsland, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Victoria · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 14,610 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 73 | 234.7 | 150.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 160 | 514.3 | 662.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Abduction and related offences | 1 | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 6.4 | 34.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 190 | 610.8 | 519.3 |
| Theft | 420 | 1,350.1 | 2,711.9 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 6 | 19.3 | 33 |
| Growing or making drugs | 5 | 16.1 | 27.1 |
| Drug use and possession | 19 | 61.1 | 159.9 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 155 | 498.2 | 559.1 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 15 | 48.2 | 48.9 |
| Public nuisance offences | 9 | 28.9 | 42.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Sexual offences | 73 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 161 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 610 |
| Drugs | 30 |
| Damage and public order | 179 |
Questions about crime in South Gippsland
- Is South Gippsland safe?
- South Gippsland: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Gippsland?
- South Gippsland: Weighted crime: 14,610 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
Other places nearby
- Bass Coast 5/10
- Latrobe 1/10
- Cardinia 7/10
- Baw Baw 4/10
- Casey 5/10
- Mornington Peninsula 8/10
- Frankston 3/10
- Greater Dandenong 2/10
