Crime Rates for Wattle Flat, VIC
⇌ Compare Wattle Flat with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Wattle Flat (3352) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 4 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,846 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wattle Flat, VIC in 2021 was 104. In the last 10 years, Wattle Flat, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 104 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 104 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 Wattle Flat for 2026: B Property and deception offences (3), A Crimes against the person (1), C Drug offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 4 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 25 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Deception In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
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FAQ About Crime in Wattle Flat, VIC
How common is car theft in the Wattle Flat, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Wattle Flat, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Wattle Flat, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Wattle Flat, VIC are Car Accessories (10), Tools (10), Firearms/Ammunition (8), Cash/Document (6) and Power Tools (6).
What is the crime rate in Wattle Flat, VIC?
Wattle Flat, VIC has a crime rate of 4 reported criminal offences.
Is Wattle Flat, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Wattle Flat, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,846 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wattle Flat, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Wattle Flat, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wattle Flat, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wattle Flat, VIC have increased by 400% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wattle Flat, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1 offenses against persons in Wattle Flat, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wattle Flat, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 3 property crime offenses in Wattle Flat, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wattle Flat, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Wattle Flat, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Wattle Flat (2021)
Wattle Flat is a quiet suburb with around 104 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2250, though the unemployment rate stands at 6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 87.5% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Wattle Flat, VIC
If you’re considering living near Wattle Flat , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Chapel Flat - 1 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Clarkes Hill - 1 offences (0.01333 per 100,000 people)
- Bullarook - 2 offences (0.02597 per 100,000 people)
- Springmount - 6 offences (0.03261 per 100,000 people)
- Dean - 11 offences (0.08333 per 100,000 people)
- Pootilla - 9 offences (0.11392 per 100,000 people)
- Glen Park - 35 offences (0.31818 per 100,000 people)
- Cabbage Tree - 4 offences (0.40000 per 100,000 people)
- Gong Gong - 6 offences (1.00000 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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