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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 863 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 165.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 103 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 363 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
69.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.85% 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 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 192 reported cases of Theft.

    192

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 168 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    168

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 100 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    100

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    45

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 35 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 21 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wonthaggi

    1 in 51

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wonthaggi

    1 in 14

    In 2025 in Wonthaggi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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?

192 Theft cases were reported in Wonthaggi in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wonthaggi?

Crime in Wonthaggi has increased by 16.78% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wonthaggi in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wonthaggi in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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