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Crime rate in Wantirna, VIC, Australia, 3152

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,237 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.26 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 471 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 45 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 215 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.33% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.26% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wantirna crime trends

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Wantirna crime compared

Top crime types in Wantirna:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 128 reported cases of Theft.

    128

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 57 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    57

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 47 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 28 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wantirna

    1 in 316

    In 2023 in Wantirna your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 316

  • 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

  • Wantirna

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Wantirna your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 Wantirna rank in crime?

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

Is Wantirna a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wantirna?

The top crime types in Wantirna are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Wantirna?

128 Theft cases were reported in Wantirna in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wantirna?

Crime in Wantirna has decreased by 7.28% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wantirna in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wantirna 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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