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Crime rate in Williamstown North, VIC, Australia, 3016

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,622 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 172 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 106.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 112 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
69.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.63% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Williamstown North crime trends

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Williamstown North crime compared

Top crime types in Williamstown North:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 84 reported cases of Theft.

    84

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Williamstown North there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Williamstown North

    1 in 108

    In 2024 in Williamstown North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • 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

  • Williamstown North

    1 in 14

    In 2024 in Williamstown North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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 Williamstown North rank in crime?

Williamstown North suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Williamstown North a safe suburb?

Williamstown North suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Williamstown North?

The top crime types in Williamstown North are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Williamstown North?

84 Theft cases were reported in Williamstown North in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Williamstown North?

Crime in Williamstown North has increased by 28.36% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Williamstown North in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Williamstown North 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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