Crime Rates for Wildwood, VIC
⇌ Compare Wildwood with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Wildwood (3429) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 103 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 42,213 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wildwood, VIC in 2021 was 244. In the last 10 years, Wildwood, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 40.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 61 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 Wildwood for 2025: B Property and deception offences (69), E Justice procedures offences (13), A Crimes against the person (11).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 49 | 75 | 15 | 41 | 143 | 103 |
| A Crimes against the person | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 11 |
| B Property and deception offences | 12 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 41 | 15 | 20 | 57 | 69 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 4 |
| D Public order and security offences | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 13 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 103 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 335 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Robbery In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Property damage. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 13 | 9 | 44.44% |
| Theft In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Theft. | 43 | 36 | 19.44% |
| Deception In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 4 | 32 | -87.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 20 | -80.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 13 | 11 | 18.18% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wildwood, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Wildwood, VIC
How common is car theft in the Wildwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4 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 Wildwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Wildwood, VIC are Power Tools (64), Tools (54), Car Accessories (42), Electrical Appliances (28) and Garden Items (22).
What is the crime rate in Wildwood, VIC?
Wildwood, VIC has a crime rate of 103 reported criminal offences.
Is Wildwood, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Wildwood, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 42,213 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wildwood, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wildwood, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 69 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wildwood, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wildwood, VIC have increased by 110% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wildwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 11 offenses against persons in Wildwood, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wildwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 69 property crime offenses in Wildwood, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wildwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Wildwood, VIC recorded 4 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Wildwood (2021)
Wildwood is a quiet suburb with around 244 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1765, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. While 67.1% 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 Wildwood, VIC
If you’re considering living near Wildwood , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Greenvale - 2055 offences (0.09660 per 100,000 people)
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- Mickleham - 2588 offences (0.14829 per 100,000 people)
- Diggers Rest - 902 offences (0.15911 per 100,000 people)
- Oaklands Junction - 81 offences (0.18451 per 100,000 people)
- Yuroke - 34 offences (0.27642 per 100,000 people)
- Clarkefield - 100 offences (0.33003 per 100,000 people)
- Bulla - 327 offences (0.48952 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne Airport - 2441 offences (38.14062 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime levels show fluctuations with property offences generally rising from 2015 to 2025, while violent crimes remain relatively low and inconsistent.
- Theft dominates property crime, increasing notably from single digits in early years to over 40 incidents by 2025.
- Assault is the most frequent violent crime but remains low, with counts mostly below 10 annually and no clear upward trend.
- A major spike occurred in drug use and possession in 2024, jumping from under 10 cases to 32 before dropping again.
- Despite some increases in specific areas, overall safety concerns persist primarily due to rising theft and occasional spikes in drug-related offences.
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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