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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 643 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 57 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 367 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.47% 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 2024 in Wantirna there were 234 reported cases of Theft.

    234

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 81 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    81

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 44 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    44

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 43 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wantirna there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wantirna

    1 in 250

    In 2024 in Wantirna your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 250

  • 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

  • Wantirna

    1 in 39

    In 2024 in Wantirna your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wantirna?

234 Theft cases were reported in Wantirna in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wantirna?

Crime in Wantirna has increased by 36.52% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wantirna in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wantirna 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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