Crime Rates for Wheelers Hill, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Wheelers Hill (3150) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 724 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,506 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wheelers Hill, VIC in 2021 was 20,652. In the last 10 years, Wheelers Hill, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 439.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 51.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1877.5 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 Wheelers Hill for 2025: B Property and deception offences (484), E Justice procedures offences (116), A Crimes against the person (77).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 608 | 626 | 728 | 829 | 752 | 684 | 713 | 550 | 649 | 738 | 724 |
| A Crimes against the person | 42 | 87 | 120 | 75 | 90 | 107 | 109 | 97 | 92 | 111 | 77 |
| B Property and deception offences | 470 | 439 | 493 | 653 | 543 | 435 | 373 | 316 | 438 | 485 | 484 |
| C Drug offences | 34 | 23 | 39 | 27 | 29 | 59 | 50 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 28 |
| D Public order and security offences | 29 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 38 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 47 | 18 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 32 | 67 | 56 | 56 | 50 | 51 | 96 | 94 | 78 | 74 | 116 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 724 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 5129 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 45 | 44 | 2.27% |
| Robbery In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 25 | -56.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 17 | -70.59% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 14 | 22 | -36.36% |
| Arson In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Property damage. | 57 | 62 | -8.06% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 94 | 150 | -37.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 310 reported cases of Theft. | 310 | 237 | 30.80% |
| Deception In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Deception. | 21 | 32 | -34.38% |
| Bribery In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 28 | 18 | 55.56% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 14 | 40 | -65.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 45 | 24 | 87.50% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 71 | 50 | 42.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations with some peaks around 2017-2019 and notable drops in early years (2015-2016).
- Recent years (2023-2025) display mixed trends: some crime types increase (e.g., burglary, assault in 2023), others decline or fluctuate.
- Justice procedure offences (E10, E20) generally increased from 2015, peaking around 2022 then declining slightly in 2024-25.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, with highest counts: 389 in 2019, consistently above 200 annually, 310 in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is also high, peaking at 153 in 2018 and 150 in 2024, 94 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most reported serious violent crimes, ranging 20 (2015) to 67 (2020), with 45 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) reached a peak of 82 in 2022 and remained elevated (>50) through 2025.
- Property damage (B20) consistently high, max 83 in 2017, 57 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) varied, peaking at 48 in 2020, 28 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Burglary sharply rose from 48 in 2022 to 122 in 2023 and further to 150 in 2024 before dropping to 94 in 2025.
- Assault dropped from 67 in 2020 to 50 in 2021, rebounded to 60 in 2022, then declined to 45 in 2025.
- Stalking and harassment spiked to 29 in 2017, dropped to 8 in 2019, surged again to 25 in 2024.
- Weapons offences jumped from 14 in 2025 to a high of 40 in 2024, then fell to 6 in 2023.
- Deception offences peaked at 55 in 2018, then declined to 21 in 2025.
- Justice procedures offences (E10) more than tripled from 4 in 2015 to 45 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime, indicating ongoing safety challenges for property security.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are lower in volume but remain significant, with assault being the highest among violent offences.
- Drug-related offences show moderate but varying levels
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Wheelers Hill (2021)
Wheelers Hill is a vibrant suburb with 20652 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1818, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.6% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Wheelers Hill, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Wheelers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 61 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 Wheelers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Wheelers Hill, VIC are Jewellery (2664), Cash/Document (2020), Personal Property (1912), Electrical Appliances (910) and Tools (896).
What is the crime rate in Wheelers Hill, VIC?
Wheelers Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 724 reported criminal offences.
Is Wheelers Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Wheelers Hill, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,506 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wheelers Hill, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wheelers Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 484 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wheelers Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wheelers Hill, VIC have increased by 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wheelers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 77 offenses against persons in Wheelers Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wheelers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 463 property crime offenses in Wheelers Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wheelers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Wheelers Hill, VIC recorded 28 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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