46,781
Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
7,507.07 km2
Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
3,194
Total number of crimes in the LGA
68.28
Total number of crimes per 1000 people
503
Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
1,180
Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
10.75
Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
25.22
Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
52.92%
Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
43.26%
Number of LGAs with less property crimes
In 2023 in Wellington there were 633 cases of Breaches of orders.
633
In 2023 in Wellington there were 581 cases of Theft.
581
In 2023 in Wellington there were 495 cases of Assault and related offences.
495
In 2023 in Wellington there were 335 cases of Property damage.
335
In 2023 in Wellington there were 237 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
237
In 2023 in Wellington there were 155 cases of Other crimes against the person.
155
In 2023 in Wellington there were 124 cases of Deception.
124
In 2023 in Wellington there were 111 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
111
In 2023 in Wellington there were 110 cases of Justice procedures offences.
110
In 2023 in Wellington there were 101 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
101
In 2023 in Wellington there were 76 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
76
In 2023 in Wellington there were 71 cases of Drug use and possession.
71
In 2023 in Wellington there were 51 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
51
In 2023 in Wellington there were 30 cases of Public nuisance offences.
30
In 2023 in Wellington there were 27 cases of Arson.
27
In 2023 in Wellington there were 25 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
25
In 2023 in Wellington there were 19 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
19
In 2023 in Wellington there were 8 cases of Robbery.
8
In 2023 in Wellington there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.
2
In 2023 in Wellington there were 2 cases of Public security offences.
2
In 2023 in Wellington there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.
1
1 in 93
In 2023 in Wellington your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 40
In 2023 in Wellington your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Wellington lga is ranked 44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Wellington lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Wellington are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.
633 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Wellington in 2023.
Crime in Wellington has increased by 2.87% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wellington in 2023.
The least safe suburb in Wellington is Alberton West, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Wellington is Crooked River, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Wellington by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Alberton West, Valencia Creek and Staceys Bridge.
The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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