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Crime rate in South Wharf, VIC, Australia, 3006

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 71 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.29 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 390 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 5,492.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 49 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 282 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
690.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3,971.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
99.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
99.72% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Wharf crime trends

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South Wharf crime compared

Top crime types in South Wharf:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 248 reported cases of Theft.

    248

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    48

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Wharf

    1 in 1

    In 2024 in South Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1

  • 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

  • South Wharf

    1 in 0

    In 2024 in South Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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 South Wharf rank in crime?

South Wharf suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Wharf a safe suburb?

South Wharf suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Wharf?

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

What is the most reported crime in South Wharf?

248 Theft cases were reported in South Wharf in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Wharf?

Crime in South Wharf has increased by 40.79% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Wharf in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Wharf 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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