Somerton, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 342 offences in Somerton, or 57000.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 744.8× the VIC rate.
Somerton has about 6 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
4333.3 / 1,000
VIC 11.8
· National 11.8
Property & deception
48500.0 / 1,000
VIC 44.0
· National 44.0
Drug offences
833.3 / 1,000
VIC 4.1
· National 4.1
Public order & weapons
1333.3 / 1,000
VIC 3.8
· National 3.8
Justice procedures
2000.0 / 1,000
VIC 12.6
· National 12.6
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 16 | 2666.67 | 6.44 |
| Crimes against the person | Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people | 4 | 666.67 | 0.83 |
| Crimes against the person | Robbery | 3 | 500.00 | 0.39 |
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 2 | 333.33 | 0.32 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 1 | 166.67 | 1.80 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 238 | 39666.67 | 28.52 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 25 | 4166.67 | 5.83 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 14 | 2333.33 | 5.24 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 8 | 1333.33 | 4.00 |
| Property & deception | Arson | 6 | 1000.00 | 0.45 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 3 | 500.00 | 3.45 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 2 | 333.33 | 0.28 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 7 | 1166.67 | 2.17 |
| Public order & weapons | Public nuisance offences | 1 | 166.67 | 0.68 |
| Justice procedures | Justice procedures | 8 | 1333.33 | 1.81 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 4 | 666.67 | 10.81 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 10% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $115/week | higher than 7% |
| Median household income | $1,187/week | higher than 22% |
| Rent as a share of income | 10% | higher than 13% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $800/month | higher than 9% |
| Average household size | 1.3 people | higher than 1% |
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| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | -3.4% | higher than 7% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.1% | higher than 17% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 4 | higher than 7% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 0.4 | higher than 4% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton”, 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 Somerton
What is the crime rate in Somerton?
In 2026, 342 offences were recorded in Somerton, or 57000.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 744.8× the VIC rate of 76.5.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Somerton?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 1 for violent crime and 1 in 1 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.