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Crime rate in West Footscray, VIC, Australia, 3012

Suburb in Maribyrnong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,729 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.75 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 747 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 547 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
64.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Footscray crime trends

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West Footscray crime compared

Top crime types in West Footscray:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 383 reported cases of Theft.

    383

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 90 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    90

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 73 reported cases of Property damage.

    73

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 45 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in West Footscray there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Footscray

    1 in 217

    In 2023 in West Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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

  • West Footscray

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in West Footscray your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 West Footscray rank in crime?

West Footscray suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Footscray a safe suburb?

West Footscray suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in West Footscray?

The top crime types in West Footscray are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in West Footscray?

383 Theft cases were reported in West Footscray in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Footscray?

Crime in West Footscray has increased by 25.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Footscray in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Footscray 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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