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Crime rate in South Wharf, VIC, Australia, 3006

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    71

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.29 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    277

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    3,901.41

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    28

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

  • Property Crimes
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    216

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    394.37

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3,042.25

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.71%

    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 2023 in South Wharf there were 184 reported cases of Theft.

    184

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 6 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Wharf

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in South Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 3

  • 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

  • South Wharf

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in South Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

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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?

184 Theft cases were reported in South Wharf in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Wharf?

Crime in South Wharf has increased by 33.82% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Wharf in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Wharf 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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