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Crime rate in Watsonia North, VIC, Australia, 3087

Suburb in Banyule

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 75 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 19.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 39 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.66% 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 2024 in Watsonia North there were 22 reported cases of Theft.

    22

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Watsonia North there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Watsonia North

    1 in 633

    In 2024 in Watsonia North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 633

  • 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

  • Watsonia North

    1 in 97

    In 2024 in Watsonia North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 97

  • 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 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, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Watsonia North?

22 Theft cases were reported in Watsonia North in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Watsonia North?

Crime in Watsonia North has increased by 25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Watsonia North in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Watsonia North 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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