Crime Rates for Westmeadows, VIC
⇌ Compare Westmeadows with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Westmeadows (3049) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 982 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,103 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Westmeadows, VIC in 2021 was 6,502. In the last 10 years, Westmeadows, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 70.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 240.8 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 Westmeadows for 2025: B Property and deception offences (626), A Crimes against the person (158), E Justice procedures offences (101).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 440 | 958 | 977 | 987 | 1022 | 1177 | 923 | 1641 | 878 | 984 | 982 |
| A Crimes against the person | 67 | 126 | 184 | 138 | 178 | 200 | 169 | 112 | 147 | 181 | 158 |
| B Property and deception offences | 258 | 596 | 573 | 584 | 600 | 563 | 454 | 1301 | 420 | 560 | 626 |
| C Drug offences | 40 | 61 | 47 | 82 | 103 | 139 | 74 | 89 | 70 | 74 | 52 |
| D Public order and security offences | 40 | 36 | 53 | 75 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 70 | 70 | 35 | 45 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 33 | 138 | 116 | 108 | 91 | 137 | 171 | 64 | 171 | 134 | 101 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 982 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 6535 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 90 | 103 | -12.62% |
| Robbery In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 27 | 27 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 15 | 13 | 15.38% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 24 | 32 | -25.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 10 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Property damage. | 72 | 84 | -14.29% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 63 | 74 | -14.86% |
| Theft In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 439 reported cases of Theft. | 439 | 363 | 20.94% |
| Deception In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Deception. | 36 | 29 | 24.14% |
| Bribery In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 12 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 10 | -10.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 39 | 52 | -25.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 35 | 28 | 25.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 26 | -38.46% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 85 | 108 | -21.30% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Westmeadows, 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 Westmeadows, VIC
How common is car theft in the Westmeadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 49 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 Westmeadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Westmeadows, VIC are Jewellery (852), Car Accessories (768), Personal Property (644), Cash/Document (624) and Tools (478).
What is the crime rate in Westmeadows, VIC?
Westmeadows, VIC has a crime rate of 982 reported criminal offences.
Is Westmeadows, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Westmeadows, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,103 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Westmeadows, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Westmeadows, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 626 reported offences.
Has crime in the Westmeadows, 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 Westmeadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 158 offenses against persons in Westmeadows, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Westmeadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 590 property crime offenses in Westmeadows, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Westmeadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Westmeadows, VIC recorded 52 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Westmeadows (2021)
Westmeadows is a quiet suburb with around 6502 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1564, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.1%. While 66% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, assault and related offences fluctuated between approximately 40 and 103 incidents annually, showing an overall increasing trend in violent crime.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with counts ranging mostly from 265 to 439 incidents in recent years, except for a notable spike to 1151 in one year.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, consistently higher than robbery and stalking categories.
- A major spike occurred in theft during one year, more than tripling typical annual levels, indicating a significant anomaly.
- Despite fluctuations, the data reflect ongoing challenges in personal safety and property security, with theft and assault as key concerns.
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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