Crime Rates for Williamstown, VIC
⇌ Compare Williamstown with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Williamstown (3016) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1220 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,468 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Williamstown, VIC in 2021 was 14,407. In the last 10 years, Williamstown, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 175.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 22.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1108.2 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 Williamstown for 2026: B Property and deception offences (812), E Justice procedures offences (134), A Crimes against the person (130).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1150 | 939 | 916 | 1083 | 975 | 944 | 1035 | 1098 | 1189 | 1523 | 1220 |
| A Crimes against the person | 123 | 113 | 125 | 167 | 168 | 143 | 120 | 134 | 141 | 246 | 130 |
| B Property and deception offences | 753 | 582 | 570 | 540 | 642 | 477 | 695 | 777 | 779 | 999 | 812 |
| C Drug offences | 49 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 43 | 28 | 46 | 32 | 36 | 60 |
| D Public order and security offences | 65 | 62 | 57 | 132 | 54 | 56 | 61 | 44 | 75 | 77 | 77 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 157 | 121 | 117 | 192 | 77 | 113 | 97 | 94 | 134 | 160 | 134 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 7 | 112 | 34 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 7 |
In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 1220 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 7626 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 81 | 89 | -8.99% |
| Robbery In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 37 | -64.86% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 12 | -50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 29 | 102 | -71.57% |
| Arson In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 8 | -12.50% |
| Property damage In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Property damage. | 129 | 133 | -3.01% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 96 | 101 | -4.95% |
| Theft In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 535 reported cases of Theft. | 535 | 706 | -24.22% |
| Deception In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Deception. | 45 | 51 | -11.76% |
| Bribery In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 51 | 29 | 75.86% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 39 | 37 | 5.41% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 23 | 15 | 53.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 25 | -44.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 24 | 9 | 166.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 110 | 151 | -27.15% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Williamstown, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Williamstown, VIC
How common is car theft in the Williamstown, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 96 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, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Williamstown, VIC are Cash/Document (1870), Personal Property (1813), Cigarettes/Liquor (1264), Car Accessories (1158) and Tools (1052).
What is the crime rate in Williamstown, VIC?
Williamstown, VIC has a crime rate of 1220 reported criminal offences.
Is Williamstown, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Williamstown, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,468 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Williamstown, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Williamstown, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 812 reported offences.
Has crime in the Williamstown, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Williamstown, VIC have increased by 29% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Williamstown, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 130 offenses against persons in Williamstown, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Williamstown, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 767 property crime offenses in Williamstown, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Williamstown, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Williamstown, VIC recorded 60 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Williamstown (2021)
Williamstown is a vibrant suburb with 14407 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2411, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. A majority of people (74.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Williamstown, VIC
If you’re considering living near Williamstown , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 108 offences (0.05009 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 201 offences (0.05128 per 100,000 people)
- Seaholme - 113 offences (0.05467 per 100,000 people)
- Newport - 825 offences (0.06040 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 1150 offences (0.07355 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 434 offences (0.08439 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown North - 252 offences (0.15536 per 100,000 people)
- Port Melbourne - 3061 offences (0.17359 per 100,000 people)
- Spotswood - 521 offences (0.18475 per 100,000 people)
*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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