According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Safety Beach crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 3156 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 15% decrease from the previous year.

Safety Beach Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Safety Beach Crime Map

Safety Beach crime map

Is Safety Beach Safe?

Safety Beach has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Safety Beach are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Safety Beach is safer than 71% of all Australian suburbs and than 58% of Victoria suburbs. However, breach family violence order is a common offence in Safety Beach.

Safety Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Safety Beach increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Safety Beach.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Safety Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 200, down 15% from 235 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Safety Beach is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Safety Beach and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Safety Beach.
  • Common crime: breach family violence order.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 increased by 150% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 44% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 28% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 77% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 21% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Safety Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Safety Beach (Vic.) is safer than only 71% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Safety Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Safety Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Victoria? The crime rate in Safety Beach is greater than that of roughly 42% of other suburbs in Victoria, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Safety Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 46 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Victoria average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Safety Beach’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Safety Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Safety Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Safety Beach is 600 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1247. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour is 1 in 166 if you reside in Safety Beach.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Safety Beach are 1 in 64, with a rate of 1531 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Victoria average is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.

Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!

Safety Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person38600
Property and deception offences971531
Drug offences16252
Public order and security offences13205
Justice procedures offences28442
Other offences8126
Total2003156

Safety Beach Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 166

In Safety Beach

1 in 78

In Victoria

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Safety Beach vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Safety Beach vs Victoria

Safety Beach population: 6337

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences2445391331689
Robbery223503236
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people06293096
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour913324142202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Safety Beach. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesVictoria Total Criminal incidentsVIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 residents)
Homicide and related offences1983
Sexual offences13576206

Safety Beach Property and Deception Offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
  • Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
  • Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 64

In Safety Beach

1 in 27

In Victoria

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Safety Beach vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Safety Beach vs Victoria, Australia

Safety Beach population: 6337

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage1138352174582
Burglary/Break and enter1429621221449
Theft541386688522103
Arson321244732
Deception1527275237414
Bribery0300.05

Here is a breakdown of Safety Beach crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft347
Steal from motor vehicle18284
Steal from retail store347
Aggravated burglary232
Non-aggravated burglary12189

Drug Offences

Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Safety Beach vs VIC

Drug Offences: Safety Beach vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession1424069221365
Drug dealing and trafficking137341657
Cultivate or manufacture drugs117161626
Other drug offences049308

Public Order and Security Offences

Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Safety Beach vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences139181659
Disorderly and offensive conduct3917447139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences914941142227

Safety Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Safety Beach vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Safety Beach?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Safety Beach is breach family violence order.

What is the crime rate in Safety Beach?

The overall crime rate in Safety Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3156 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Safety Beach a safe place to live in?

Safety Beach is safer than 71% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Safety Beach is safer than 58% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Safety Beach

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault03
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault45
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault118
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault83
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer12
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery02
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery00
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking21
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking00
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour27
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour00
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance21
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire03
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences00
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage139
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti11
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences01
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.2
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.12
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft133
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.18
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store63
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle42
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods76
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft1422
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception614
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences01
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking11
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs20
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor11
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use00
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession1414
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences17
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences12
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public02
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct01
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD34 Defamation and libeln.a.0
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD35 Improper movement on public or private space11
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD43 Hacking00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD44 Terrorism offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD49 Other public security offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE11 Escape custodyn.a.0
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer62
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences03
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order2621
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order11
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions01
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders00
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF11 Drink drivingn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF12 Drug driving0n.a.
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF15 Licensing offencesn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF19 Other regulatory driving offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences63
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences195
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences00

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
  • Victoria Police

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Melbourne

State

Victoria