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Crime rate in Wheelers Hill, VIC, Australia, 3150

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,652 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 632 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 48 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 426 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.04% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wheelers Hill crime trends

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Wheelers Hill crime compared

Top crime types in Wheelers Hill:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 236 reported cases of Theft.

    236

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 132 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    132

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 42 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 23 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wheelers Hill

    1 in 430

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 430

  • 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

  • Wheelers Hill

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Wheelers Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Wheelers Hill rank in crime?

Wheelers Hill suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wheelers Hill a safe suburb?

Wheelers Hill suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wheelers Hill?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wheelers Hill?

236 Theft cases were reported in Wheelers Hill in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wheelers Hill?

Crime in Wheelers Hill has increased by 53.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wheelers Hill in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wheelers Hill 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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