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Crime rate in Wahgunyah, VIC, Australia, 3687

Suburb in Indigo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,061 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 36.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 29 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
0.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
51.05% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
43.83% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wahgunyah crime trends

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Wahgunyah crime compared

Top crime types in Wahgunyah:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wahgunyah

    1 in 1061

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1061

  • 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

  • Wahgunyah

    1 in 118

    In 2025 in Wahgunyah your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 118

  • 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 Wahgunyah rank in crime?

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

Is Wahgunyah a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wahgunyah?

The top crime types in Wahgunyah are Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Wahgunyah?

4 Theft cases were reported in Wahgunyah in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wahgunyah?

Crime in Wahgunyah has increased by 52.63% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wahgunyah in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wahgunyah 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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