Crime Rates for Lake Wendouree, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Lake Wendouree (3350) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 172 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,976 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lake Wendouree, VIC in 2021 was 2,878. In the last 10 years, Lake Wendouree, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 261.6 residents.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 27.2 residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Lake Wendouree for 2025: B Property and deception offences (136), A Crimes against the person (23), E Justice procedures offences (10).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 211 | 253 | 234 | 235 | 243 | 208 | 142 | 261 | 195 | 174 | 172 |
| A Crimes against the person | 16 | 13 | 37 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 23 |
| B Property and deception offences | 169 | 210 | 155 | 180 | 184 | 177 | 77 | 190 | 148 | 136 | 136 |
| C Drug offences | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 8 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 10 | 6 | 34 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 10 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 172 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1762 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| Arson In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Property damage. | 27 | 18 | 50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 28 | 26 | 7.69% |
| Theft In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Theft. | 78 | 90 | -13.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends (2015–2025):
- Total crimes show fluctuations without a clear consistent increase or decrease.
- Notable peaks in certain years, e.g., 2018 and 2023 for property offences; relatively lower counts in early years (2015-2016) and some recent years (2024-2025) for some categories.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 data as latest reference):
- Theft: 78 incidents (highest among all categories).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 28 incidents.
- Property damage: 27 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 10 incidents (most serious violent crime).
- Other crimes against the person: 6 incidents.
- Dangerous/negligent acts endangering people: 6 incidents.
- Justice procedures offences: total 10 (5 Justice procedures + 5 Breaches of orders) indicating legal compliance issues.
- Drug-related offences remain low, with only 1 possession case in 2025 and no trafficking/cultivation.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft spiked in 2022 (143 cases), markedly higher than surrounding years; dropped to 78 in 2025.
- Property damage sharply peaked in 2018 (60) then decreased substantially to 10 in 2023, slight rise again in 2025 (27).
- Burglary highest in 2016 (52), decreased to mid-20s by 2024-25.
- Assault peaked in 2017 (20), fell to a low of 3 in 2023, rose again to 10 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders peaked at 23 in 2017, declined in subsequent years, but rebounded to 10 in 2024 and 5 in 2025.
- Stalking and harassment showed a spike in 2018 (6) and 2024 (5), otherwise mostly low.
- Dangerous acts had variability, zero in 2024 but 6 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall, especially theft and burglary, suggesting ongoing risk to residents' property.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) are comparatively lower but have occasional spikes (e.g., Assault in 2017 and 2025).
- Drug offences remain minimal, indicating limited drug market activity or low detection rates.
- Public order offences and weapons offences are relatively low but persistent, with minor fluctuations.
- Breaches of court orders and justice procedure offences show intermittent increases, which may impact community safety indirectly.
- The significant drop in property damage after 2018 suggests some improvements in property protection
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Lake Wendouree (2021)
Lake Wendouree is a quiet suburb with around 2878 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1953, though the unemployment rate stands at 3%. A majority of residents (81.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Lake Wendouree, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Lake Wendouree, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 18 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Lake Wendouree, VIC are Personal Property (518), Cash/Document (454), Jewellery (440), Electrical Appliances (310) and Power Tools (304).
What is the crime rate in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
Lake Wendouree, VIC has a crime rate of 172 reported criminal offences.
Is Lake Wendouree, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Lake Wendouree, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,976 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lake Wendouree, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 136 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lake Wendouree, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 17% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 23 offenses against persons in Lake Wendouree, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 134 property crime offenses in Lake Wendouree, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lake Wendouree, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Lake Wendouree, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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