| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
8,025 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
6.58 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,160 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
144.55 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
105 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
781 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
13.08 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
97.32 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
86.46% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
93.97% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 518 reported cases of Theft.
518
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 131 reported cases of Property damage.
131
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 130 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
130
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 95 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
95
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 50 reported cases of Deception.
50
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 48 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
48
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 40 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
40
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 27 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
27
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
22
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
21
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
17
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
12
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
12
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.
10
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
9
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
8
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
4
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Arson.
2
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
In 2024 in West Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
1
1 in 76
In 2024 in West Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 76
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 10
In 2024 in West Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
West Melbourne suburb is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
West Melbourne suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in West Melbourne are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.
518 Theft cases were reported in West Melbourne in 2024.
Crime in West Melbourne has increased by 23.27% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Melbourne in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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