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Crime rate in West Wimmera, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 21/100

(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 152 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 76 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
8.85% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
25.75% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in West Wimmera there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Wimmera

    1 in 231

    In 2025 in West Wimmera your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 231

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Wimmera

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in West Wimmera your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 21/100 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 Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in West Wimmera?

41 Theft cases were reported in West Wimmera in 2025.

Is crime increasing in West Wimmera?

Crime in West Wimmera has decreased by 5.59% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in West Wimmera in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Wimmera in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in West Wimmera?

The least safe suburb in West Wimmera is Lawloit, 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 Lawloit, Poolaijelo and Lillimur.


Suburbs in West Wimmera

The data is based on annual 2025 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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