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Crime rate in Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 43/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 35,744 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 182.62 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,745 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 355 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,220 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.16% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
55.53% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Warrnambool crime trends

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Warrnambool crime compared

Top crime types in Warrnambool:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 804 reported cases of Theft.

    804

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 482 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    482

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 354 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    354

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 254 reported cases of Property damage.

    254

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 141 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    141

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 122 reported cases of Deception.

    122

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 108 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    108

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 100 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    100

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 99 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    99

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 83 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    83

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 64 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    64

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    41

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 101

    In 2024 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warrnambool rank in crime?

Warrnambool lga is ranked 43/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Warrnambool a safe lga?

Warrnambool lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Warrnambool?

The top crime types in Warrnambool are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Warrnambool?

804 Theft cases were reported in Warrnambool in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Warrnambool?

Crime in Warrnambool has increased by 20.13% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Warrnambool in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warrnambool in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Warrnambool?

The least safe suburb in Warrnambool is Warrnambool, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Warrnambool?

The safest suburb in Warrnambool is Woodford (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Warrnambool crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Warrnambool by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Warrnambool, Dennington and Allansford.


Suburbs in Warrnambool

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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