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Crime rate in Westmeadows, VIC, Australia, 3049

Suburb in Hume

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,502 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.84 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 385 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 246 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.61% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.47% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Westmeadows crime trends

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Westmeadows crime compared

Top crime types in Westmeadows:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 179 reported cases of Theft.

    179

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 29 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    29

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Westmeadows there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Westmeadows

    1 in 141

    In 2025 in Westmeadows your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 141

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Westmeadows

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Westmeadows your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Westmeadows rank in crime?

Westmeadows suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Westmeadows a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Westmeadows?

The top crime types in Westmeadows are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Westmeadows?

179 Theft cases were reported in Westmeadows in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Westmeadows?

Crime in Westmeadows has increased by 2.12% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Westmeadows in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Westmeadows in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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