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Crime rate in Wheatsheaf, VIC, Australia, 3461

Suburb in Hepburn

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 252 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 27.57 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wheatsheaf crime trends

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Wheatsheaf crime compared

Top crime types in Wheatsheaf:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf there were 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wheatsheaf

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wheatsheaf

    1 in 63

    In 2024 in Wheatsheaf your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wheatsheaf rank in crime?

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

Is Wheatsheaf a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wheatsheaf?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wheatsheaf?

4 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Wheatsheaf in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wheatsheaf?

Crime in Wheatsheaf has increased by 37.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wheatsheaf in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wheatsheaf in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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