Crime Rates for Wangoom, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Wangoom (3279) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,751 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wangoom, VIC in 2021 was 237. In the last 10 years, Wangoom, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 237 residents.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 39.5 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 Wangoom for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10), A Crimes against the person (3), C Drug offences (1).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 16 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 49 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Property damage. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Theft. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Deception. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 9 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime incidents fluctuate year-to-year with no clear consistent upward or downward trend across the decade.
- Notable increases in certain crime categories in recent years (2024-2025) compared to earlier years.
2. Most common and serious crime types (total counts over 11 years):
- Theft (B40): 27 incidents (peaks of 6 in 2019 and 2022, 5 in 2024).
- Breaches of orders (E20): 13 incidents (notably 9 in 2024).
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people (A80): 7 incidents (highest 4 in 2017).
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): 9 incidents relatively evenly spread.
- Assault and related offences (A20): 4 incidents.
- Arson (B10): 3 incidents, including 2 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- 2024 saw a spike in breaches of orders (9 incidents) compared to previous years (mostly ?3).
- Theft dropped sharply to zero in 2023 but rebounded in 2024-2025.
- Dangerous acts spiked in 2017 (4 incidents) then declined markedly.
- Assault peaked early in 2017 (2 incidents), with very low numbers afterward.
- Arson increased in 2025 (2 incidents) after near-zero in preceding years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate crime types, especially theft and burglary, indicating ongoing property crime concerns.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) remain low and sporadic, suggesting relatively lower personal violence risk.
- Breaches of orders represent a significant public order issue, especially in 2024.
- Drug offences are rare and stable at very low levels.
- Public order and security offences have minimal recorded incidents, indicating limited disturbances in this category.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Wangoom (2021)
Wangoom is a quiet suburb with around 237 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2104, though the unemployment rate stands at 0.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86.1% of residents born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Wangoom, VIC
If you’re considering living near Wangoom , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Purnim West - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 3 offences (0.00965 per 100,000 people)
- Mailors Flat - 5 offences (0.01020 per 100,000 people)
- Woodford - 8 offences (0.01835 per 100,000 people)
- Allansford - 37 offences (0.02624 per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 17 offences (0.02852 per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 12 offences (0.03117 per 100,000 people)
- Purnim - 19 offences (0.06507 per 100,000 people)
- Warrnambool - 3526 offences (0.11262 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Wangoom, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1 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 Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Wangoom, VIC are Power Tools (24), Firearms/Ammunition (18), Electrical Appliances (10), Car Accessories (10) and Tools (10).
What is the crime rate in Wangoom, VIC?
Wangoom, VIC has a crime rate of 16 reported criminal offences.
Is Wangoom, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Wangoom, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,751 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wangoom, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wangoom, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 10 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wangoom, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wangoom, VIC have increased by 433% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3 offenses against persons in Wangoom, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 9 property crime offenses in Wangoom, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Wangoom, 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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