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Crime rate in Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, 3280

Suburb in Warrnambool

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    31,308

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    65.52 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,210

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    70.59

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    307

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

  • Property Crimes
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    764

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    9.81

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.40

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    79.31%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    69.76%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Warrnambool crime trends

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Warrnambool crime compared

Top crime types in Warrnambool:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 522 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    522

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 443 reported cases of Theft.

    443

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 304 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    304

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 174 reported cases of Property damage.

    174

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 133 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    133

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 105 reported cases of Deception.

    105

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 84 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    84

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 77 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    77

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 71 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    71

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 70 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    70

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 67 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    67

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 62 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    62

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 29 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    29

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 102

    In 2023 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • 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

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Warrnambool rank in crime?

Warrnambool suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Warrnambool a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Warrnambool?

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

What is the most reported crime in Warrnambool?

522 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Warrnambool in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Warrnambool?

Crime in Warrnambool has increased by 14.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Warrnambool in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warrnambool 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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