Crime Rates for Purnim West, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Purnim West (3278) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 0 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 0 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Purnim West, VIC in 2021 was 50. In the last 10 years, Purnim West, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Purnim West for 2025: A Crimes against the person (0), B Property and deception offences (0), C Drug offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 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 3 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Purnim West, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Purnim West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Purnim West, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Purnim West, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Purnim West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Purnim West, VIC are Firearms/Ammunition (4), Car Accessories (2) and Personal Property (2).
What is the crime rate in Purnim West, VIC?
Purnim West, VIC has a crime rate of 0 reported criminal offences.
Is Purnim West, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Purnim West, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 0 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Purnim West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Purnim West, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 0 reported offences.
Has crime in the Purnim West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 100% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Purnim West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 0 offenses against persons in Purnim West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Purnim West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 0 property crime offenses in Purnim West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Purnim West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Purnim West, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Purnim West (2021)
Purnim West is a quiet suburb with around 50 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2624, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. A majority of people (76%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Purnim West, VIC
If you’re considering living near Purnim West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Mailors Flat - 4 offences (0.00816 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 4 offences (0.01286 per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 6 offences (0.01558 per 100,000 people)
- Woodford - 8 offences (0.01835 per 100,000 people)
- Winslow - 12 offences (0.02752 per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 17 offences (0.02852 per 100,000 people)
- Purnim - 12 offences (0.04110 per 100,000 people)
- Wangoom - 11 offences (0.04641 per 100,000 people)
- Warrnambool - 3532 offences (0.11281 per 100,000 people)
*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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