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Crime rate in Wantirna South, VIC, Australia, 3152

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    20,754

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    14.16 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,221

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    58.83

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    123

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

  • Property Crimes
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    679

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.93

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    32.72

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.59%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    77.21%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wantirna South crime trends

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Wantirna South crime compared

Top crime types in Wantirna South:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 473 reported cases of Theft.

    473

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 134 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    134

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 112 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    112

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    108

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 41 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Wantirna South there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wantirna South

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Wantirna South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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 South

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Wantirna South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Wantirna South suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wantirna South a safe suburb?

Wantirna South suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wantirna South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wantirna South?

473 Theft cases were reported in Wantirna South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wantirna South?

Crime in Wantirna South has increased by 30.73% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wantirna South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wantirna South 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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