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Crime rate in Point Cook, VIC, Australia, 3030

Suburb in Wyndham

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 66,781 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 38.34 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,543 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 298 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,760 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.14% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Point Cook crime trends

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Point Cook crime compared

Top crime types in Point Cook:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 1,292 reported cases of Theft.

    1,292

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 276 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    276

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 259 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    259

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 181 reported cases of Property damage.

    181

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 139 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    139

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 94 reported cases of Deception.

    94

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 40 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    40

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 39 reported cases of Robbery.

    39

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 37 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 31 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    31

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Point Cook there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Point Cook

    1 in 224

    In 2024 in Point Cook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 224

  • 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

  • Point Cook

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Point Cook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 Point Cook rank in crime?

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

Is Point Cook a safe suburb?

Point Cook suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Point Cook?

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

What is the most reported crime in Point Cook?

1,292 Theft cases were reported in Point Cook in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Point Cook?

Crime in Point Cook has increased by 39.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Point Cook in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Point Cook in 2024.

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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