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Crime rate in West Wimmera, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,929 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8,460.44 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 161 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 55 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
40.64% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
12.07% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year West Wimmera crime trends

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West Wimmera crime compared

Top crime types in West Wimmera:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 39 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    39

  • Theft

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in West Wimmera there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Wimmera

    1 in 171

    In 2024 in West Wimmera your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 171

  • 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

  • West Wimmera

    1 in 71

    In 2024 in West Wimmera your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 West Wimmera rank in crime?

West Wimmera lga is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Wimmera a safe lga?

West Wimmera lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in West Wimmera?

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

What is the most reported crime in West Wimmera?

39 Breaches of orders cases were reported in West Wimmera in 2024.

Is crime increasing in West Wimmera?

Crime in West Wimmera has increased by 19.26% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in West Wimmera in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Wimmera in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in West Wimmera?

The least safe suburb in West Wimmera is Powers Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in West Wimmera?

The safest suburb in West Wimmera is Wombelano, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are West Wimmera crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in West Wimmera by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Powers Creek, Lawloit and Telopea Downs.


Suburbs in West Wimmera

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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