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Crime rate in Watchem, VIC, Australia, 3482

Suburb in Buloke

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 124 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 112.94 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 96.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
56.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
73.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Watchem crime trends

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Watchem crime compared

Top crime types in Watchem:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Watchem there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Watchem

    1 in 124

    In 2024 in Watchem your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Watchem

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Watchem your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Watchem rank in crime?

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

Is Watchem a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Watchem?

The top crime types in Watchem are Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Watchem?

4 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Watchem in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Watchem?

Crime in Watchem has decreased by 0% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Watchem in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Watchem in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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