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Crime rate in Warragul, VIC, Australia, 3820

Suburb in Baw Baw

Crime Rank: 22/100

(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 1,846 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 247 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 912 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.79% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.52% 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 2025 in Warragul there were 581 reported cases of Theft.

    581

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 259 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    259

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 239 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    239

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 172 reported cases of Property damage.

    172

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 148 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    148

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 74 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    74

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 67 reported cases of Deception.

    67

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 61 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    61

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 54 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    54

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 27 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    27

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Warragul there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warragul

    1 in 80

    In 2025 in Warragul your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 80

  • 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

  • Warragul

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Warragul your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Warragul rank in crime?

Warragul suburb is ranked 22/100 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?

581 Theft cases were reported in Warragul in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Warragul?

Crime in Warragul has increased by 0.22% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Warragul in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warragul 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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