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Crime rate in Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, 3280

Suburb in Warrnambool

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 31,308 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 65.52 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,535 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 80.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 318 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 970 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.93% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.66% 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 2025 in Warrnambool there were 628 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    628

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 582 reported cases of Theft.

    582

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 312 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    312

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 227 reported cases of Property damage.

    227

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 140 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    140

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 115 reported cases of Deception.

    115

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 113 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    113

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 86 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    86

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 79 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    79

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 79 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    79

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 51 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    51

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    30

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 24 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Warrnambool there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 98

    In 2025 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 98

  • 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

  • Warrnambool

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Warrnambool your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Warrnambool rank in crime?

Warrnambool suburb is ranked 18/100 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?

628 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Warrnambool in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Warrnambool?

Crime in Warrnambool has decreased by 3.76% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Warrnambool in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Warrnambool 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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