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Crime rate in Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3149

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 35,340 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.18 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,576 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 154 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,148 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.36 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.04% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Waverley crime trends

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Mount Waverley crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Waverley:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 774 reported cases of Theft.

    774

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 264 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    264

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 137 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    137

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 104 reported cases of Property damage.

    104

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 80 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    80

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 34 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 23 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 17 reported cases of Robbery.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Waverley

    1 in 229

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 229

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mount Waverley

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Mount Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mount Waverley rank in crime?

Mount Waverley suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Waverley a safe suburb?

Mount Waverley suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Waverley?

The top crime types in Mount Waverley are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Waverley?

774 Theft cases were reported in Mount Waverley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Mount Waverley?

Crime in Mount Waverley has increased by 15.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Mount Waverley in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Waverley in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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