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Crime rate in Warragul, VIC, Australia, 3820

Suburb in Baw Baw

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,856 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 55.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,842 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 255 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 962 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Warragul crime trends

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Warragul crime compared

Top crime types in Warragul:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 616 reported cases of Theft.

    616

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 262 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    262

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 247 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    247

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 161 reported cases of Property damage.

    161

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 156 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    156

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 52 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    52

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 50 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    50

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 48 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    34

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Warragul there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warragul

    1 in 78

    In 2024 in Warragul your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

  • Warragul

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Warragul your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Warragul rank in crime?

Warragul suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Warragul a safe suburb?

Warragul suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Warragul?

The top crime types in Warragul are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Warragul?

616 Theft cases were reported in Warragul in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Warragul?

Crime in Warragul has increased by 23.87% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Warragul in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warragul 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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