Somerton, located in Melbourne, Victoria is mainly a business and industrial suburb. There is a strong community spirit in Somerton, a working-class suburb that has grown over many years. Many residents of Somerton are hardworking, looking to constantly improve this suburb and ensuring peace for the entire community and allowing the society and economy to improve over time.
Crime Statistics 2017
Year ending June
2015-2016
| Offence Division | Offence Subdivision | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Crimes Against A Person | A20 Assault and related offences | 14 | 7 |
| A50 Robbery | 0 | 2 | |
| A70 Stalking, harassment and threatening | 3 | 0 | |
| A80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people | 3 | 5 | |
| Other crimes against the person | 1 | 4 | |
| Total | 21 | 18 | |
| B Property and Deception | B10 Arson | 3 | 6 |
| B20 Property Damage | 11 | 9 | |
| B30 Burglary/Break and enter | 12 | 22 | |
| B40 Theft | 106 | 107 | |
| B50 Deception | 17 | 73 | |
| Total | 149 | 217 | |
| C Drug Offences | C10 Drug Dealing and trafficking | 2 | 0 |
| C20 Cultivate and manufacture drugs | 1 | 0 | |
| C30 Drug use and possession | 3 | 12 | |
| Total | 6 | 12 | |
| D Public order & security | D10 Weapons & explosive | 4 | 3 |
| D20 Disorderly and offensive conduct | 6 | 1 | |
| D30 Public nuisance | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 11 | 4 | |
| E Justice procedures | E10 Justice procedures | 0 | 8 |
| E20 Breaches of orders | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 6 | 9 | |
| F Other offences | F20 Transport Regulation | 0 | 1 |
| F30 Other gov. regulatory offence | 0 | 0 | |
| F90 Miscellaneous Offences | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 193 | 261 |
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Like any suburb, there is always going to be crime and theft. The large majority of people living in this area are working hard to fight against crime. Every small thing adds up, such as improving security of properties, being responsible citizens and helping the community in a variety of ways. Being positive is always key, and the people of Somerton strive to improve their community every single day.
Somerton has a great culture with a variety of different things to do. Overtime, big changes can be made, and with constant improvement every day, Somerton willcontinue to attract people of Victoria and tourism.
This report is prepared by Precision Security Australia Pty Ltd, CCTV Camera Installers in Somerton.
