10Surf Coast
Surf Coast, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in Victoria · 10/10 in the world
Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 7,483 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 | 39 | 96.9 | 150.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 121 | 300.5 | 662.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 58 | 144 | 519.3 |
| Theft | 323 | 802.2 | 2,711.9 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 5 | 12.4 | 33 |
| Growing or making drugs | 3 | 7.5 | 27.1 |
| Drug use and possession | 28 | 69.5 | 159.9 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 164 | 407.3 | 559.1 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 16 | 39.7 | 48.9 |
| Public nuisance offences | 9 | 22.4 | 42.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Sexual offences | 39 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 121 |
| Theft and burglary | 381 |
| Drugs | 36 |
| Damage and public order | 189 |
Questions about crime in Surf Coast
- Is Surf Coast safe?
- Surf Coast: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Surf Coast?
- Surf Coast: Weighted crime: 7,483 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
Other places nearby
- Greater Geelong 5/10
- Colac Otway 5/10
- Golden Plains 10/10
- Wyndham 7/10
- Corangamite 5/10
- Moorabool 6/10
- Mornington Peninsula 8/10
- Hobsons Bay 6/10
