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Crime rate in Waaia, VIC, Australia, 3637

Suburb in Moira

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 420 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 72.66 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 34 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 80.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waaia crime trends

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Waaia crime compared

Top crime types in Waaia:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 12 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Waaia there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waaia

    1 in 47

    In 2025 in Waaia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Waaia

    1 in 84

    In 2025 in Waaia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Waaia rank in crime?

Waaia suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waaia a safe suburb?

Waaia suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Waaia?

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

What is the most reported crime in Waaia?

12 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Waaia in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Waaia?

Crime in Waaia has increased by 88.89% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Waaia in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waaia in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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