Crime Rates for Werribee South, VIC
⇌ Compare Werribee South with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Werribee South (3030) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 413 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,266 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 an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 95.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 199.3 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 Werribee South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (264), E Justice procedures offences (69), A Crimes against the person (64).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 228 | 453 | 363 | 497 | 410 | 497 | 356 | 383 | 347 | 387 | 413 |
| A Crimes against the person | 25 | 52 | 82 | 74 | 41 | 60 | 60 | 78 | 67 | 48 | 64 |
| B Property and deception offences | 166 | 262 | 221 | 319 | 273 | 255 | 215 | 208 | 217 | 264 | 264 |
| C Drug offences | 6 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 7 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 6 |
| D Public order and security offences | 9 | 21 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 35 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 10 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 22 | 105 | 36 | 64 | 69 | 62 | 44 | 41 | 18 | 32 | 69 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 413 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 2664 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 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 24 | 22 | 9.09% |
| Robbery In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 21 | 10 | 110.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Property damage. | 25 | 35 | -28.57% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 51 | 67 | -23.88% |
| Theft In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 172 reported cases of Theft. | 172 | 150 | 14.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Deception. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 4 | 12 | -66.67% |
| 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 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 6 | 19 | -68.42% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| 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 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Werribee South, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 61 | 31 | 96.77% |
| 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 | 2 | -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% |
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 Werribee South, VIC
How common is car theft in the Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 32 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Werribee South, VIC are Power Tools (452), Tools (316), Electrical Appliances (282), Personal Property (259) and Car Accessories (251).
What is the crime rate in Werribee South, VIC?
Werribee South, VIC has a crime rate of 413 reported criminal offences.
Is Werribee South, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Werribee South, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,266 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 264 reported offences.
Has crime in the Werribee South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 17% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werribee South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 64 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 Dec, there were 251 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 Dec, Werribee South, VIC recorded 6 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Werribee South, VIC
If you’re considering living near Werribee South , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Williams Landing - 1392 offences (0.14733 per 100,000 people)
- Tarneit - 9135 offences (0.16205 per 100,000 people)
- Hoppers Crossing - 7835 offences (0.21053 per 100,000 people)
- Werribee - 11053 offences (0.22094 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton - 1624 offences (0.34118 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault-related offences have fluctuated with a general decline from highs in the mid-2010s to lower counts more recently, while stalking and harassment show variable but consistently moderate levels.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, maintaining high incident numbers around 130-170 annually, surpassing burglary and property damage consistently.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, with counts mostly between 20 and 40 per year.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders around 2016-2020 with counts peaking near 95, followed by a significant decrease thereafter.
- Overall, persistent high theft rates and notable breaches of orders suggest ongoing safety challenges despite some improvements in violent crime trends.
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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