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Crime rate in Watchem West, VIC, Australia, 3393

Suburb in Yarriambiack

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 29 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 133.24 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 137.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 0 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
68.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
0.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
0% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Watchem West crime trends

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Watchem West crime compared

Top crime types in Watchem West:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Watchem West there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Watchem West there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Watchem West there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Watchem West

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Watchem West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 15

  • 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

  • Watchem West

    1 in 0

    In 2025 in Watchem West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • 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 Watchem West rank in crime?

Watchem West suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Watchem West a safe suburb?

Watchem West suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Watchem West?

The top crime types in Watchem West are Assault and related offences, Other crimes against the person, Weapons and explosives offences.

What is the most reported crime in Watchem West?

2 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Watchem West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Watchem West?

Crime in Watchem West has increased by 33.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Watchem West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Watchem West 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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