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Crime rate in Winchelsea, VIC, Australia, 3241

Suburb in Surf Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,456 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 235.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 91 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.05 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 46 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
53.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.12% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Winchelsea crime trends

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Winchelsea crime compared

Top crime types in Winchelsea:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Winchelsea there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Winchelsea

    1 in 614

    In 2023 in Winchelsea your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 614

  • 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

  • Winchelsea

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Winchelsea your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Winchelsea rank in crime?

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

Is Winchelsea a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Winchelsea?

The top crime types in Winchelsea are Theft, Breaches of orders, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Winchelsea?

26 Theft cases were reported in Winchelsea in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Winchelsea?

Crime in Winchelsea has increased by 3.41% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Winchelsea in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Winchelsea 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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