Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Lang Lang, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 195 offences in Lang Lang, or 76.3 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.86× the VIC rate.

2,556 residents · estimated 94.7 km² -11.4% vs 2025
Crime rank within VIC
51 out of 100
Average crime

Higher weighted crime rate than 51% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).

Violent
57
Property
49

Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07

All offences
195
2026 · ▼ -11.4%
Crimes / 1,000
76.3
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
14.5
37 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
30.1
77 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
51.6
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 74.5
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 69residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 33residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Lang Lang VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

14.5 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
5.87
0.8×
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
3.52
1.6×
Other crimes against the person
3.13
—
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
1.56
1.7×
Robbery
0.39
0.9×

Property & deception

30.1 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
14.08
0.4×
Deception
6.26
1.4×
Property damage
5.87
0.9×
Burglary/Break and enter
3.13
0.6×
Arson
0.78
1.5×

Drug offences

3.5 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
3.52
0.9×

Public order & weapons

3.5 / 1,000 VIC 4.5 · National 3.2
Weapons and explosives offences
2.35
0.9×
Public nuisance offences
0.78
1.0×
Disorderly and offensive conduct
0.39
0.4×

Justice procedures

23.9 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
21.52
1.7×
Justice procedures
2.35
1.1×

Traffic, regulatory & other

0.8 / 1,000 VIC 0.2 · National 0.1 administrative
Miscellaneous offences
0.78
13.0×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences155.877.48
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour93.522.15
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person83.130.00
Crimes against the personDangerous and negligent acts endangering people41.560.94
Crimes against the personRobbery10.390.42
Property & deceptionTheft3614.0833.72
Property & deceptionDeception166.264.61
Property & deceptionProperty damage155.876.74
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter83.135.73
Property & deceptionArson20.780.52
Drug offencesDrug use and possession93.524.12
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences62.352.55
Public order & weaponsPublic nuisance offences20.780.80
Public order & weaponsDisorderly and offensive conduct10.391.07
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders5521.5212.35
Justice proceduresJustice procedures62.352.09
Traffic, regulatory & otherMiscellaneous offences20.780.06

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
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Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
Lang LangState
All offences
Lang Lang
76.3
State
89.1
Violent
Lang Lang
14.5
State
13.7
Property
Lang Lang
30.1
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Adams Estate0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Corinella0.0 km 33 compare
  3. Coronet Bay0.0 km 73 compare
  4. Grantville0.0 km 84 compare
  5. Jam Jerrup0.0 km not ranked compare
  6. Pioneer Bay0.0 km 32 compare
  7. Tenby Point0.0 km not ranked compare
  8. The Gurdies0.0 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 17% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$310/week higher than 66%
Median household income$1,807/week higher than 64%
Rent as a share of income17% higher than 48%
Median mortgage repayment$1,736/month higher than 66%
Homes that are rented14% higher than 57%
Owned outright26% higher than 8%
Social housing1% higher than 77%
Average household size2.7 people higher than 72%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+14.2% higher than 88%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+2.1% higher than 83%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
329 higher than 93%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
11.2 higher than 85%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Wonthaggi - Inverloch”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Lang Lang

Is Lang Lang a high-crime area?

Lang Lang falls in the “average crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 51% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.

What is the crime rate in Lang Lang?

In 2026, 195 offences were recorded in Lang Lang, or 76.3 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.9× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Lang Lang?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 69 for violent crime and 1 in 33 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.