Crime Rates for Williams Landing, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Williams Landing (3027) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 641 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,785 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Williams Landing, VIC in 2021 was 9,448. In the last 10 years, Williams Landing, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 145.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 21.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 944.8 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 Williams Landing for 2025: B Property and deception offences (489), A Crimes against the person (96), E Justice procedures offences (28).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 319 | 438 | 362 | 398 | 367 | 476 | 457 | 476 | 480 | 547 | 641 |
| A Crimes against the person | 27 | 42 | 45 | 52 | 56 | 53 | 64 | 69 | 92 | 80 | 96 |
| B Property and deception offences | 279 | 351 | 282 | 264 | 215 | 366 | 258 | 309 | 334 | 401 | 489 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 42 | 8 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| D Public order and security offences | 5 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 12 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 4 | 14 | 10 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 55 | 52 | 31 | 33 | 28 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 641 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 3548 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 56 | 43 | 30.23% |
| Robbery In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 16 | 18 | -11.11% |
| Arson In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Property damage. | 32 | 38 | -15.79% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 63 | 43 | 46.51% |
| Theft In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 376 reported cases of Theft. | 376 | 301 | 24.92% |
| Deception In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Deception. | 18 | 18 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 8 | -37.50% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 23 | 25 | -8.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime numbers show fluctuations with some categories increasing and others decreasing; no consistent uniform trend.
- Crimes against the person generally increased from 2015 to peak years around 2023-2025, particularly assault.
- Property and deception offences show a mixed trend: theft steadily increased from 2015 (154) to a peak in 2025 (376), while burglary declined from 94 in 2015 to 63 in 2025.
- Drug offences remain relatively low and stable with minor increases in drug use/possession.
- Public order offences show irregular fluctuations without clear upward or downward trend.
- Justice procedures offences (notably breaches of orders) peaked in 2021 (53) and declined thereafter.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is by far the most common crime, rising from 154 in 2015 to 376 in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is the next most frequent serious crime, though declining from 94 in 2015 to 63 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the leading violent crimes, with numbers rising to 60 in 2023 and 56 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are significant within justice procedure offences, peaking at 53 in 2021.
- Robbery (A50) remains relatively low but had spikes (e.g., 15 in 2019).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 23 in 2022 to 60 in 2023 (+37) and remained high through 2025.
- Robbery doubled from 5 in 2024 to 11 in 2023 then dropped to 9 in 2025.
- Stalking/harassment dropped from 21 in 2022 to 9 in 2023, then stabilized around 9-10.
- Theft saw a large increase from 205 in 2022 to 231 in 2023 and further to 376 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders decreased markedly from 53 in 2021 down to 23 in 2025.
- Deception offences spiked unusually in 2020 at 96, then returned to lower levels (~18-25).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) increased notably after 2021, suggesting a rise in personal safety risks recently.
- Property crimes, especially theft, have escalated significantly over the decade, indicating growing property-related risk.
- Burglary shows a downward trend, which may suggest improved security or policing effectiveness in that area.
- Drug offences remain comparatively low, with drug use/possession higher than dealing or manufacturing.
- Public order and weapons offences fluctuate but remain relatively low compared to property and personal crimes
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Williams Landing (2021)
Williams Landing is a quiet suburb with around 9448 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60.4% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2582, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 36.6% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Williams Landing, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Williams Landing, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 72 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 Williams Landing, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Williams Landing, VIC are Cash/Document (1018), Personal Property (968), Electrical Appliances (894), Car Accessories (848) and Jewellery (674).
What is the crime rate in Williams Landing, VIC?
Williams Landing, VIC has a crime rate of 641 reported criminal offences.
Is Williams Landing, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Williams Landing, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,785 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Williams Landing, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Williams Landing, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 489 reported offences.
Has crime in the Williams Landing, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Williams Landing, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Williams Landing, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 96 offenses against persons in Williams Landing, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Williams Landing, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 471 property crime offenses in Williams Landing, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Williams Landing, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Williams Landing, VIC recorded 14 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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