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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 71 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 49 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.41% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.89% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waterways crime trends

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Waterways crime compared

Top crime types in Waterways:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 25 reported cases of Theft.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Waterways there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waterways

    1 in 346

    In 2024 in Waterways your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 346

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Waterways

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Waterways your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 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 Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Waterways?

25 Theft cases were reported in Waterways in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Waterways?

Crime in Waterways has increased by 9.23% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Waterways in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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