Crime Rates for Williamstown North, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Williamstown North (3016) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 253 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,598 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Williamstown North, VIC in 2021 was 1,622. In the last 10 years, Williamstown North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 147.5 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 811 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 Williamstown North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (195), E Justice procedures offences (19), A Crimes against the person (16).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 205 | 179 | 139 | 125 | 115 | 121 | 155 | 156 | 225 | 253 |
| A Crimes against the person | 19 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 16 |
| B Property and deception offences | 96 | 131 | 131 | 85 | 72 | 84 | 67 | 86 | 128 | 127 | 195 |
| C Drug offences | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 14 |
| D Public order and security offences | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 26 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 26 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 253 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 1202 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| Robbery In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Property damage. | 13 | 14 | -7.14% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 24 | 16 | 50.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Theft. | 138 | 82 | 68.29% |
| Deception In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Deception. | 18 | 11 | 63.64% |
| Bribery In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 7 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 13 | 13 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 17 | -76.47% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 13 | 18 | -27.78% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Williamstown North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime incidents generally fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable overall increases in certain crime types occurred in 2023 and 2024, followed by spikes or drops in 2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types (total counts over 2015-2025):
- Theft (B40): Highest frequency with a peak of 138 incidents in 2025; consistently high numbers each year.
- Property damage (B20): High and variable counts, peaking at 24 in both 2016 and 2023.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): Frequent occurrences, with a peak of 24 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20): Serious crime with a peak of 25 incidents in 2016, fluctuating between 7 and 16 in most other years.
- Breaches of orders (E20): Notable numbers with peaks of 18 in 2024 and 17 in 2018.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): Significant spikes, especially 17 incidents in 2024 and 16 in 2021.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault and related offences dropped sharply from 25 in 2016 to 7 in 2019, then fluctuated.
- Theft sharply increased from 82 in 2024 to 138 in 2025.
- Property damage surged from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2023, then dropped again after.
- Weapons offences jumped from 1 in 2020 to 16 in 2021, peaked at 17 in 2024, then dropped to 4 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking rose from 0 in 2023 to 5 in 2024, then dropped to 1 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders more than doubled from 7 in 2015 to 18 in 2024, then decreased to 13 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property-related crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, indicating persistent risk to property.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are lower in number but show some volatility, with assault incidents peaking in 2016.
- Drug use and possession increased notably in 2024 and 2025 (13 incidents each year), indicating a rise in drug-related offenses.
- Weapons offences show concerning spikes in 2021 and 2024, suggesting episodic rises in potentially violent or dangerous incidents.
- Public order offences remain relatively low but show occasional increases, particularly in weapons and disorderly conduct categories.
- Breaches of orders represent a persistent non-violent but significant issue impacting community safety and justice compliance
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Williamstown North (2021)
Williamstown North is a quiet suburb with around 1622 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2166, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.5%. A majority of residents (71.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Williamstown North, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Williamstown North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 22 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 Williamstown North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Williamstown North, VIC are Car Accessories (275), Power Tools (234), Tools (221), Cash/Document (220) and Personal Property (176).
What is the crime rate in Williamstown North, VIC?
Williamstown North, VIC has a crime rate of 253 reported criminal offences.
Is Williamstown North, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Williamstown North, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 15,598 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Williamstown North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Williamstown North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 195 reported offences.
Has crime in the Williamstown North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Williamstown North, VIC have increased by 120% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Williamstown North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 16 offenses against persons in Williamstown North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Williamstown North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 177 property crime offenses in Williamstown North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Williamstown North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Williamstown North, 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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