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Crime rate in Waterways, VIC, Australia, 3195

Suburb in Kingston (Vic.)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,422 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.69 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 65 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.16% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.24% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waterways crime trends

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Waterways crime compared

Top crime types in Waterways:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 18 reported cases of Theft.

    18

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 6 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Waterways there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waterways

    1 in 484

    In 2023 in Waterways your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 484

  • 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

  • Waterways

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Waterways your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Waterways rank in crime?

Waterways suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waterways a safe suburb?

Waterways suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Waterways?

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

What is the most reported crime in Waterways?

21 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Waterways in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Waterways?

Crime in Waterways has increased by 51.16% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Waterways in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waterways 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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