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Crime rate in Wandana Heights, VIC, Australia, 3216

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,195 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.60 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 50 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 22.78 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 35 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
56.79% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.37% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wandana Heights crime trends

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Wandana Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Wandana Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 22 reported cases of Theft.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wandana Heights

    1 in 732

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 732

  • 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

  • Wandana Heights

    1 in 63

    In 2024 in Wandana Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 Wandana Heights rank in crime?

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

Is Wandana Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wandana Heights?

The top crime types in Wandana Heights are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Wandana Heights?

22 Theft cases were reported in Wandana Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wandana Heights?

Crime in Wandana Heights has decreased by 36.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wandana Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wandana Heights 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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