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Crime rate in Wonthaggi, VIC, Australia, 3995

Suburb in Bass Coast

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,215 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 53.39 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 753 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 144.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 134 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 300 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
25.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.53 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wonthaggi crime trends

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Wonthaggi crime compared

Top crime types in Wonthaggi:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 176 reported cases of Theft.

    176

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 165 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    165

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 132 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    132

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 57 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    57

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wonthaggi

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39

  • 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

  • Wonthaggi

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Wonthaggi rank in crime?

Wonthaggi suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wonthaggi a safe suburb?

Wonthaggi suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wonthaggi?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wonthaggi?

176 Theft cases were reported in Wonthaggi in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wonthaggi?

Crime in Wonthaggi has increased by 15.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wonthaggi in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wonthaggi 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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