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Crime rate in Wantirna South, VIC, Australia, 3152

Suburb in Knox

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,754 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,429 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 98 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,009 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.66% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.61% 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 2025 in Wantirna South there were 809 reported cases of Theft.

    809

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 113 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    113

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 92 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    92

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 84 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    84

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 82 reported cases of Property damage.

    82

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 43 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    43

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Wantirna South there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wantirna South

    1 in 212

    In 2025 in Wantirna South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 212

  • 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

  • Wantirna South

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Wantirna South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 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?

809 Theft cases were reported in Wantirna South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wantirna South?

Crime in Wantirna South has decreased by 4.73% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wantirna South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wantirna South 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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