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Crime rate in North Wonthaggi, VIC, Australia, 3995

Suburb in Bass Coast

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,475

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.17 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    185

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    53.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    32

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    90

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.21

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    25.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.04%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    71.35%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 48 cases of Theft.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 32 cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 32 cases of Breaches of orders.

    32

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 23 cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 19 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 9 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 3 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 2 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Wonthaggi

    1 in 109

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • North Wonthaggi

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in North Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Wonthaggi rank in crime?

North Wonthaggi suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Wonthaggi a safe suburb?

North Wonthaggi suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in North Wonthaggi?

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

What is the most reported crime in North Wonthaggi?

48 Theft cases were reported in North Wonthaggi in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Wonthaggi?

Crime in North Wonthaggi has increased by 27.59% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Wonthaggi in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Wonthaggi in 2023.

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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