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Crime rate in Whittlesea, VIC, Australia, 3757

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,117 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 106.24 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 229 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 94 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.68% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Whittlesea crime trends

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Whittlesea crime compared

Top crime types in Whittlesea:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 48 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    48

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 46 reported cases of Theft.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Whittlesea there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whittlesea

    1 in 170

    In 2023 in Whittlesea your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 170

  • 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

  • Whittlesea

    1 in 65

    In 2023 in Whittlesea your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • 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 Whittlesea rank in crime?

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

Is Whittlesea a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whittlesea?

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

What is the most reported crime in Whittlesea?

48 Breaches of orders cases were reported in Whittlesea in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whittlesea?

Crime in Whittlesea has increased by 17.44% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whittlesea in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whittlesea 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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