Crime Rates for Werribee, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Werribee (3030) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5668 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,330 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Werribee, VIC in 2021 was 50,027. In the last 10 years, Werribee, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 92 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 384.8 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3201), E Justice procedures offences (1021), A Crimes against the person (862).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3934 | 4854 | 4059 | 3880 | 4426 | 4887 | 4768 | 4671 | 5152 | 5441 | 5668 |
| A Crimes against the person | 535 | 560 | 651 | 640 | 646 | 760 | 1053 | 869 | 877 | 959 | 862 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2346 | 2879 | 2166 | 2013 | 2065 | 2409 | 2034 | 2185 | 2392 | 2841 | 3201 |
| C Drug offences | 185 | 253 | 213 | 249 | 280 | 319 | 308 | 279 | 306 | 295 | 258 |
| D Public order and security offences | 256 | 284 | 304 | 269 | 305 | 304 | 301 | 331 | 336 | 251 | 314 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 607 | 869 | 715 | 704 | 1123 | 1013 | 819 | 949 | 1238 | 1091 | 1021 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 82 | 253 | 58 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 5668 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 26531 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 514 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 514 | 532 | -3.38% |
| Robbery In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Robbery. | 30 | 46 | -34.78% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 130 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 130 | 135 | -3.70% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 61 | 76 | -19.74% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 127 | 170 | -25.29% |
| Arson In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Arson. | 26 | 23 | 13.04% |
| Property damage In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 454 reported cases of Property damage. | 454 | 438 | 3.65% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 497 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 497 | 353 | 40.79% |
| Theft In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 2068 reported cases of Theft. | 2068 | 1831 | 12.94% |
| Deception In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Deception. | 156 | 196 | -20.41% |
| Bribery In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 21 | -38.10% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 233 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 233 | 256 | -8.98% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 210 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 210 | 161 | 30.43% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 53 | 56 | -5.36% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 51 | 34 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 96 | 111 | -13.51% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 925 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 925 | 980 | -5.61% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to a peak around 2024-2025, with some fluctuations.
- Notable increase in total crime counts from 2015 to recent years, especially in property and deception offences.
- Some crime categories show steady rises (e.g., assaults, theft), while others fluctuate or decline.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, rising from 1,286 in 2015 to 2,068 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) increased from 300 in 2016 to a high of 533 in 2023 and remain above 500 in 2024-25.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are also high, increasing from 540 in 2015 to a peak of 1,120 in 2023.
- Burglary (B30) saw a peak in 2016 at 487 but declined before rising again to 497 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) increased steadily from 139 in 2015 to 210 in 2025.
- Robbery (A50) remains relatively low but spiked to 46 in 2024.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- "Other crimes against the person" category shows a sharp spike in 2021 (414) compared to prior years (~48-170), then drops back by 2023 (114).
- Theft surged markedly between 2023 (1429) and 2025 (2068).
- Burglary sharply dropped from 487 in 2016 to 240 in 2021, then rose again to 497 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking (C10) dropped from 70 in 2021 to 13 in 2025.
- Deception offences (B50) declined from 382 in 2016 to 156 in 2025.
- Miscellaneous offences (F90) spiked to 248 in 2021 but returned near zero by 2023-25.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate, showing an overall increasing trend, indicating rising risks to property safety.
- Violent crimes such as assault have increased moderately but remain lower than property crimes in absolute numbers.
- Robbery remains low but had a notable spike in 2024.
- Weapons offences increased steadily, suggesting a potential rise in risk of violent incidents involving weapons.
- Drug use/possession is stable around 200-266 annually; drug dealing decreased significantly after 2021.
- Breaches of orders (likely including restraining order violations) rose sharply, indicating possible challenges in community safety
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Werribee (2021)
Werribee is a busy suburb with 50027 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1645, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. While 59.5% of residents 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, VIC
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- Hoppers Crossing - 3903 offences (0.10487 per 100,000 people)
- Mambourin - 304 offences (0.96508 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Werribee, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 263 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Werribee, VIC are Cash/Document (5579), Electrical Appliances (4903), Personal Property (4902), Car Accessories (4615) and Tools (4319).
What is the crime rate in Werribee, VIC?
Werribee, VIC has a crime rate of 5668 reported criminal offences.
Is Werribee, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Werribee, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 11,330 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Werribee, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Werribee, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3201 reported offences.
Has crime in the Werribee, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Werribee, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 862 offenses against persons in Werribee, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3045 property crime offenses in Werribee, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Werribee, VIC recorded 258 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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