Crime Rates for Werribee, VIC
⇌ Compare Werribee with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Werribee (3030) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 11053 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,094 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 46.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 195.4 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (6085), E Justice procedures offences (2174), A Crimes against the person (1694).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4103 | 9410 | 7722 | 8095 | 9333 | 10090 | 8778 | 9722 | 10351 | 11429 | 11053 |
| A Crimes against the person | 528 | 1294 | 1211 | 1291 | 1390 | 1972 | 1693 | 1792 | 1764 | 1866 | 1694 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2469 | 5414 | 3995 | 4069 | 4493 | 4421 | 4140 | 4484 | 4968 | 6322 | 6085 |
| C Drug offences | 207 | 511 | 418 | 553 | 574 | 642 | 552 | 615 | 589 | 579 | 520 |
| D Public order and security offences | 275 | 523 | 598 | 577 | 582 | 544 | 652 | 636 | 650 | 578 | 563 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 618 | 1650 | 1474 | 1597 | 2268 | 1913 | 1603 | 2177 | 2377 | 2064 | 2174 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 18 | 26 | 8 | 26 | 598 | 138 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 17 |
In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 11053 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 50860 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 1016 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1016 | 1037 | -2.03% |
| Robbery In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Robbery. | 59 | 79 | -25.32% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 256 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 256 | 264 | -3.03% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 117 | 149 | -21.48% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 246 | 337 | -27.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Arson. | 47 | 49 | -4.08% |
| Property damage In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 857 reported cases of Property damage. | 857 | 917 | -6.54% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 878 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 878 | 938 | -6.40% |
| Theft In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 3875 reported cases of Theft. | 3875 | 4038 | -4.04% |
| Deception In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 428 reported cases of Deception. | 428 | 380 | 12.63% |
| Bribery In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 28 | 47 | -40.43% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 30 | 32 | -6.25% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 462 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 462 | 500 | -7.60% |
| 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 371 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 371 | 373 | -0.54% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 93 | 120 | -22.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 96 | 85 | 12.94% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 215 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 215 | 186 | 15.59% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 1959 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1959 | 1878 | 4.31% |
| 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 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 13 | 9 | 44.44% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Werribee, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Werribee, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Werribee, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Werribee, VIC
How common is car theft in the Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 233 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Werribee, VIC are Cash/Document (5440), Car Accessories (4735), Personal Property (4683), Electrical Appliances (4580) and Tools (4143).
What is the crime rate in Werribee, VIC?
Werribee, VIC has a crime rate of 11053 reported criminal offences.
Is Werribee, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Werribee, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,094 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 6085 reported offences.
Has crime in the Werribee, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Werribee, VIC have increased by 10% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werribee, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1694 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 Dec, there were 5657 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 Dec, Werribee, VIC recorded 520 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Werribee (2021)
Werribee is a busy suburb with 50027 people. 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 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, VIC
If you’re considering living near Werribee , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Cocoroc - 25 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Point Cook - 6837 offences (0.10238 per 100,000 people)
- Manor Lakes - 1725 offences (0.13609 per 100,000 people)
- Williams Landing - 1392 offences (0.14733 per 100,000 people)
- Tarneit - 9135 offences (0.16205 per 100,000 people)
- Wyndham Vale - 3504 offences (0.17078 per 100,000 people)
- Werribee South - 413 offences (0.17266 per 100,000 people)
- Hoppers Crossing - 7835 offences (0.21053 per 100,000 people)
- Mambourin - 711 offences (2.25714 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Assault and related offences showed a long-term increase from 2015 to the early 2020s, stabilizing around 1000 incidents in recent years, indicating persistent violent crime levels.
- Theft dominates property crimes, rising significantly from around 1300 cases in 2015 to over 3800 in 2025, marking it as the primary property offence throughout the period.
- Assault is the leading violent crime by volume, consistently outnumbering other violent crimes such as robbery and stalking.
- Burglary and break-ins experienced a major spike between 2022 and 2024 before slightly declining in 2025, showing volatility in this category.
- The overall crime profile suggests ongoing safety challenges with high theft rates and stable assault figures, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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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