1Geelong
Geelong, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Victorian suburbs · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 99,845 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 5,811
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 280 | 4,818.4 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 16 | 275.3 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 88 | 1,514.4 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 996 | 17,139.9 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 19 | 327 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 9 | 154.9 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 140 | 2,409.2 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 17.2 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 237 | 4,078.5 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 113 | 1,944.6 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 18 | 309.8 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 280 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 16 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,084 |
| Drugs | 169 |
| Damage and public order | 368 |
Questions about crime in Geelong
- Is Geelong safe?
- Geelong: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Geelong?
- Geelong: Weighted crime: 99,845 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
