Crime Rates for South Wharf, VIC
⇌ Compare South Wharf with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The South Wharf (3006) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 409 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 576,056 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Wharf, VIC in 2021 was 71. In the last 10 years, South Wharf, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 2.5 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 0.2 people. 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 South Wharf for 2026: B Property and deception offences (325), A Crimes against the person (37), E Justice procedures offences (19).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 256 | 222 | 243 | 242 | 480 | 211 | 182 | 245 | 336 | 559 | 409 |
| A Crimes against the person | 12 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 84 | 37 |
| B Property and deception offences | 196 | 184 | 192 | 185 | 372 | 137 | 150 | 201 | 272 | 361 | 325 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 5 |
| D Public order and security offences | 48 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 18 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 409 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 2575 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 26 | 69 | -62.32% |
| Robbery In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 9 | -55.56% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Arson In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Property damage. | 17 | 15 | 13.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 30 | 20 | 50.00% |
| Theft In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 269 reported cases of Theft. | 269 | 307 | -12.38% |
| Deception In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Deception. | 8 | 18 | -55.56% |
| Bribery In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 5 | 23 | -78.26% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 13 | -61.54% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 12 | 22 | -45.45% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Public security offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 33 | -81.82% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 13 | 2 | 550.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, South Wharf, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 5 | 17 | -70.59% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in South Wharf, VIC
How common is car theft in the South Wharf, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 32 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 South Wharf, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in South Wharf, VIC are Cash/Document (893), Personal Property (883), Clothing (862), Electrical Appliances (293) and Car Accessories (143).
What is the crime rate in South Wharf, VIC?
South Wharf, VIC has a crime rate of 409 reported criminal offences.
Is South Wharf, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, South Wharf, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 576,056 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in South Wharf, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in South Wharf, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 325 reported offences.
Has crime in the South Wharf, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in South Wharf, VIC have increased by 94% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Wharf, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 37 offenses against persons in South Wharf, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in South Wharf, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 317 property crime offenses in South Wharf, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Wharf, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, South Wharf, VIC recorded 5 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – South Wharf (2021)
South Wharf is a quiet suburb with around 71 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2874, though the unemployment rate stands at 3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 38% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around South Wharf, VIC
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- Port Melbourne - 3061 offences (0.17359 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3114 offences (0.19396 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 4725 offences (0.20878 per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 4039 offences (0.26066 per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 3561 offences (0.30837 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25911 offences (0.47162 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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