Crime Rates for Werribee South, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Werribee South (3030) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 190 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,943 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Werribee South, VIC in 2021 was 2,392. In the last 10 years, Werribee South, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 170.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 24.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 478.4 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 Werribee South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (119), A Crimes against the person (31), E Justice procedures offences (30).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 214 | 208 | 215 | 250 | 205 | 235 | 216 | 144 | 201 | 187 | 190 |
| A Crimes against the person | 18 | 24 | 38 | 41 | 28 | 23 | 34 | 29 | 40 | 25 | 31 |
| B Property and deception offences | 167 | 131 | 124 | 164 | 130 | 134 | 115 | 86 | 110 | 132 | 119 |
| C Drug offences | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| D Public order and security offences | 7 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 18 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 31 | 36 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 30 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 190 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1412 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 14 | 10 | 40.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 9 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Property damage. | 11 | 19 | -42.11% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 27 | 30 | -10.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Theft. | 71 | 80 | -11.25% |
| Deception In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Deception. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 27 | 10 | 170.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime incidents show fluctuations without a clear consistent upward or downward trend over the 10 years.
- Peak years for overall crime tend to be around 2018-2019 and 2023-2024, with some decline in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, ranging between 54 to 91 incidents annually, peaking at 91 in 2015 and 2018.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is the most serious property crime, with high counts especially in 2018 (54) and 2019 (53).
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crimes, highest in 2018 (21) and fluctuating between 8 and 21 annually.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are notably high, peaking at 36 in 2020 and remaining consistently above 10 in most years.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Burglary sharply decreased from 54 in 2018 to 11 in 2023, then slightly increased to 27 in 2025.
- Theft dropped from 91 in 2018 to 54 in 2019, then rebounded to around 80 in 2021-2024.
- Assault dropped from 21 in 2018 to 8 in 2022, then rose again to 17 in 2023 and 14 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession surged in 2023 to 13 from 4 in 2022, after a peak of 14 in 2020.
- Weapons offences (D10) spiked notably in 2023 with 20 incidents, up from 8 in 2024 and 6 in 2022.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate total crime numbers, indicating higher risk to property safety.
- Violent crimes against persons (assault, stalking, robbery) remain comparatively lower but are persistent year-to-year.
- Assaults and threatening behaviours show variability but no sustained increase, suggesting fluctuating personal safety risks.
- Breaches of orders remain high, which may reflect ongoing legal compliance issues affecting community order.
- Drug-related offences are relatively low but show occasional spikes, indicating some drug activity concerns.
- Public order offences are generally low, with weapons offences peaking irregularly, highlighting episodic security threats.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Werribee South (2021)
Werribee South is a quiet suburb with around 2392 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1601, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 67.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Werribee South, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 18 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 Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Werribee South, VIC are Power Tools (460), Tools (314), Electrical Appliances (296), Personal Property (291) and Cash/Document (247).
What is the crime rate in Werribee South, VIC?
Werribee South, VIC has a crime rate of 190 reported criminal offences.
Is Werribee South, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Werribee South, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,943 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Werribee South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Werribee South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 119 reported offences.
Has crime in the Werribee South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 19% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 31 offenses against persons in Werribee South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 110 property crime offenses in Werribee South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Werribee South, VIC recorded 5 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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