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Crime rate in Wendouree, VIC, Australia, 3355

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    10,376

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.51 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,291

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    124.42

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    157

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    757

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    15.13

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    72.96

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    86.67%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    91.65%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 493 cases of Theft.

    493

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 149 cases of Assault and related offences.

    149

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 148 cases of Breaches of orders.

    148

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 137 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    137

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 103 cases of Property damage.

    103

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 52 cases of Deception.

    52

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 42 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 28 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    28

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 28 cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 27 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 24 cases of Arson.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 15 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 15 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 10 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wendouree there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wendouree

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Wendouree your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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

  • Wendouree

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Wendouree your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wendouree rank in crime?

Wendouree suburb is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wendouree a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wendouree?

The top crime types in Wendouree are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Wendouree?

493 Theft cases were reported in Wendouree in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wendouree?

Crime in Wendouree has increased by 5.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wendouree in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wendouree 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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