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Crime rate in Werribee, VIC, Australia, 3030

Suburb in Wyndham

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 50,027 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 42.88 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,882 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 563 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,816 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
81.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Werribee crime trends

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Werribee crime compared

Top crime types in Werribee:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 1,225 reported cases of Theft.

    1,225

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 751 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    751

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 520 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    520

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 346 reported cases of Property damage.

    346

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 228 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    228

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 143 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    143

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 141 reported cases of Deception.

    141

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 97 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    97

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 86 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    86

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 75 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    75

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 74 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    74

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 44 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    44

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 43 reported cases of Robbery.

    43

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    41

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Werribee there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Werribee

    1 in 89

    In 2023 in Werribee your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

  • 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

  • Werribee

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Werribee your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Werribee rank in crime?

Werribee suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Werribee a safe suburb?

Werribee suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Werribee?

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

What is the most reported crime in Werribee?

1,225 Theft cases were reported in Werribee in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Werribee?

Crime in Werribee has increased by 5.52% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Werribee in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Werribee 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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