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Crime rate in Watsonia North, VIC, Australia, 3087

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Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,799 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 60 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 30 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
42.78% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Watsonia North crime trends

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Watsonia North crime compared

Top crime types in Watsonia North:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 12 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Watsonia North

    1 in 950

    In 2023 in Watsonia North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 950

  • 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

  • Watsonia North

    1 in 127

    In 2023 in Watsonia North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 127

  • 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 Watsonia North rank in crime?

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

Is Watsonia North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Watsonia North?

The top crime types in Watsonia North are Theft, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Watsonia North?

17 Theft cases were reported in Watsonia North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Watsonia North?

Crime in Watsonia North has increased by 9.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Watsonia North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Watsonia North 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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