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Crime rate in Williamstown North, VIC, Australia, 3016

Suburb in Hobsons Bay

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,622

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    134

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    82.61

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    9

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    88

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.55

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    54.25

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.14%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    87.5%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 49 cases of Theft.

    49

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 17 cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 17 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 14 cases of Breaches of orders.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 9 cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 4 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Williamstown North there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Williamstown North

    1 in 180

    In 2023 in Williamstown North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 180

  • 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

  • Williamstown North

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Williamstown North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Williamstown North rank in crime?

Williamstown North suburb is ranked 17/100 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, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Williamstown North?

49 Theft cases were reported in Williamstown North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Williamstown North?

Crime in Williamstown North has increased by 12.61% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Williamstown North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Williamstown North 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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