Crime Rates for Wangoom, VIC
⇌ Compare Wangoom with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Wangoom (3279) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 22 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,283 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 118.5 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 59.3 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 Wangoom for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10), A Crimes against the person (7), D Public order and security offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 8 | 47 | 22 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 24 | 10 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 22 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 98 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Theft. | 4 | 13 | -69.23% |
| Deception In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Deception. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| 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 | 2 | -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 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wangoom, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 17 | -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% |
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 Wangoom, VIC
How common is car theft in the Wangoom, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Wangoom, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, 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 22 reported criminal offences.
Is Wangoom, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Wangoom, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,283 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 100% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wangoom, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 7 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 Dec, there were 7 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 Dec, Wangoom, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people 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)
- Mailors Flat - 8 offences (0.01633 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 8 offences (0.02572 per 100,000 people)
- Woodford - 12 offences (0.02752 per 100,000 people)
- Allansford - 71 offences (0.05035 per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 34 offences (0.05705 per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 22 offences (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Purnim - 19 offences (0.06507 per 100,000 people)
- Warrnambool - 7089 offences (0.22643 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, violent crimes such as assaults and dangerous acts have fluctuated, with a recent increase in dangerous acts endangering people from 0-6 incidents annually before spiking to 5 in 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking between 7 and 13 incidents from 2018 through 2024, showing an overall upward trend.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime, generally low but showing intermittent spikes, including 4 incidents in 2017 and 2 in 2025.
- A major spike is seen in breaches of orders in 2024, sharply rising to 17 incidents from consistently lower counts in previous years.
- Despite some fluctuations, overall crime levels remain relatively low, suggesting moderate safety concerns with attention needed on theft and order breaches.
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*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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