Crime Rates for Wallington, VIC
⇌ Compare Wallington with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Wallington (3222) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 174 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,485 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wallington, VIC in 2021 was 1,515. In the last 10 years, Wallington, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 151.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 17.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 757.5 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 Wallington for 2025: B Property and deception offences (110), A Crimes against the person (25), D Public order and security offences (20).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 116 | 62 | 80 | 88 | 98 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 86 | 174 |
| A Crimes against the person | 8 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 25 |
| B Property and deception offences | 32 | 70 | 45 | 40 | 33 | 43 | 28 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 110 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 6 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 174 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 539 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
| Robbery In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Property damage. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Theft In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Theft. | 78 | 38 | 105.26% |
| Deception In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Deception. | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 18 | 0 | 1800.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 9 | 1 | 800.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wallington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Wallington, VIC
How common is car theft in the Wallington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4 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 Wallington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Wallington, VIC are Power Tools (72), Tools (64), Cash/Document (54), Electrical Appliances (40) and Personal Property (34).
What is the crime rate in Wallington, VIC?
Wallington, VIC has a crime rate of 174 reported criminal offences.
Is Wallington, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Wallington, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,485 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wallington, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wallington, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 110 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wallington, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wallington, VIC have increased by 78% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wallington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 25 offenses against persons in Wallington, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wallington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 99 property crime offenses in Wallington, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wallington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Wallington, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Wallington (2021)
Wallington is a quiet suburb with around 1515 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2410, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.2%. A majority of people (79.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Wallington, VIC
If you’re considering living near Wallington , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ocean Grove - 838 offences (0.04731 per 100,000 people)
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- Curlewis - 398 offences (0.09533 per 100,000 people)
- Moolap - 391 offences (0.21425 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime exhibits fluctuations with notable increases in recent years, especially after 2023.
- Theft dominates property crimes, ranging from 17 to 78 incidents annually, with a significant surge observed between 2023 and 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, increasing steadily from single digits in earlier years to 8 incidents by 2025.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2020 with 50 cases, sharply declining thereafter but showing a smaller rise again by 2025.
- The rising trends in both violent assaults and theft indicate growing safety concerns, warranting attention to law enforcement and community protection efforts.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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