Crime Rates for Wodonga City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Wodonga City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4628 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,700 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wodonga City Council, VIC in 2021 was 43,253. In the last 10 years, Wodonga City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Wodonga City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2309), E Justice procedures offences (1083), A Crimes against the person (754).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 3460 | 3267 | 3316 | 3293 | 3848 | 3409 | 3540 | 3965 | 4691 | 4628 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 710 | 667 | 732 | 609 | 603 | 611 | 630 | 719 | 865 | 754 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1750 | 1665 | 1552 | 1578 | 1909 | 1476 | 1600 | 1847 | 2283 | 2309 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 175 | 190 | 251 | 258 | 222 | 283 | 223 | 249 | 268 | 250 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 247 | 255 | 265 | 319 | 262 | 211 | 226 | 236 | 224 | 208 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 572 | 484 | 510 | 522 | 769 | 632 | 660 | 908 | 1047 | 1083 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 83 | 196 | 201 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 4628 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 17969 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 443 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 443 | 391 | 13.30% (391) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 136 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 136 | 284 | -52.11% (284) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Robbery In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Robbery. | 15 | 17 | -11.76% (17) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 106 | 121 | -12.40% (121) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 45 | 42 | 7.14% (42) |
| Arson In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Arson. | 58 | 54 | 7.41% (54) |
| Property damage In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 439 reported cases of Property damage. | 439 | 378 | 16.14% (378) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 308 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 308 | 280 | 10.00% (280) |
| Theft In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 1357 reported cases of Theft. | 1357 | 1346 | 0.82% (1346) |
| Deception In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 147 reported cases of Deception. | 147 | 225 | -34.67% (225) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 24 | 35 | -31.43% (35) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 9 | 33.33% (9) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 214 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 214 | 224 | -4.46% (224) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 133 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 133 | 154 | -13.64% (154) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 47 | 40 | 17.50% (40) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 28 | 29 | -3.45% (29) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 213 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 213 | 211 | 0.95% (211) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 870 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 870 | 836 | 4.07% (836) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 12 | 0 | 1200.00% (0) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased over the years, with notable rises in serious assault (family violence), breaches of family violence orders, and property damage.
- 2025 shows high counts in several categories, indicating a possible recent surge.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types with Numbers (2025 data highlights):
- Breach of family violence order: 588 incidents (highest single category).
- Criminal damage (property damage): 413 incidents.
- Stealing from motor vehicles: 414 incidents.
- Serious assault (FV Serious assault): 100 incidents.
- Sexual offences: 136 incidents.
- Resist or hinder officer: 178 incidents.
- Motor vehicle theft: 179 incidents.
- Obtain benefit by deception: 119 incidents.
- Non-FV common assault: 119 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Sexual offences dropped sharply from 284 in 2024 to 136 in 2025.
- Breach family violence orders increased significantly from 399 in 2022 to 588 in 2025.
- Motor vehicle theft rose notably from 47 in 2021 to 179 in 2025.
- Steal from motor vehicle peaked at 464 in 2024 before falling to 414 in 2025.
- Serious assault (FV) jumped from 52 in 2023 to 100 in 2025.
- Breach bail conditions almost tripled from 70 in 2023 to 218 in 2025.
- Criminal damage increased steadily from 324 in 2021 to 413 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (criminal damage, stealing from motor vehicles, burglary) remain consistently high and show an increasing trend, indicating property crime is a dominant safety concern.
- Violent crimes against persons, including serious assaults (especially family violence related) and sexual offences, fluctuate but remain significant.
- Breaches of family violence orders are extremely high and rising, pointing to ongoing public safety risks related to domestic violence.
- Public order offences such as resisting officers show a steady increase, possibly indicating rising tension between residents and authorities.
- Drug possession remains relatively stable but high (214 in 2025), while drug trafficking shows minor fluctuations.
- Firearms and prohibited weapons offences remain significant with some yearly variation but no clear downward trend.
- Dangerous driving incidents show variability but tend to stay moderate (22 in 2025).
- Breach family violence order: 588
- Criminal damage: 413
- Steal from motor vehicle: 414
- Motor vehicle theft: 179
- Serious assault (FV): 100
- Sexual offences: 136
- Resist or hinder officer: 178
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Wodonga City Council (2021)
Wodonga City Council is a vibrant suburb with 43253 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1498, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. A majority of residents (83.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Wodonga City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Wodonga City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 179 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 Wodonga City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Wodonga City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (3809), Personal Property (2908), Car Accessories (2578), Electrical Appliances (1999) and Power Tools (1915).
What is the crime rate in Wodonga City Council, VIC?
Wodonga City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 4628 reported criminal offences.
Is Wodonga City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Wodonga City Council, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,700 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wodonga City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wodonga City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2309 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wodonga City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wodonga City Council, VIC have increased by 20% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wodonga City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 754 offenses against persons in Wodonga City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wodonga City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2162 property crime offenses in Wodonga City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wodonga City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Wodonga City Council, VIC recorded 250 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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