Crime Rates for Wollert, VIC
⇌ Compare Wollert with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Wollert (3750) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2952 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,095 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wollert, VIC in 2021 was 24,407. In the last 10 years, Wollert, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 85.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 256.9 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 Wollert for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1804), E Justice procedures offences (467), A Crimes against the person (444).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 413 | 1172 | 1181 | 1343 | 1555 | 1984 | 1685 | 1509 | 1741 | 2210 | 2952 |
| A Crimes against the person | 51 | 137 | 199 | 196 | 221 | 330 | 327 | 335 | 357 | 453 | 444 |
| B Property and deception offences | 324 | 892 | 749 | 967 | 1088 | 1129 | 881 | 707 | 990 | 1254 | 1804 |
| C Drug offences | 18 | 54 | 33 | 55 | 69 | 105 | 99 | 101 | 72 | 112 | 118 |
| D Public order and security offences | 9 | 18 | 31 | 29 | 38 | 60 | 104 | 69 | 66 | 95 | 111 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 11 | 71 | 169 | 96 | 139 | 282 | 251 | 277 | 255 | 296 | 467 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 23 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 2952 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 10785 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 279 | 196 | 42.35% |
| Robbery In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Robbery. | 7 | 11 | -36.36% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 95 | 78 | 21.79% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 21 | 18 | 16.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 42 | 150 | -72.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Arson. | 38 | 16 | 137.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 221 reported cases of Property damage. | 221 | 150 | 47.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 256 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 256 | 173 | 47.98% |
| Theft In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 1186 reported cases of Theft. | 1186 | 817 | 45.17% |
| Deception In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Deception. | 103 | 98 | 5.10% |
| Bribery In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 10 | -70.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 4 | 125.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 106 | 98 | 8.16% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 79 | 59 | 33.90% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 13 | 7.69% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 18 | 23 | -21.74% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 35 | 16 | 118.75% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 432 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 432 | 280 | 54.29% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Wollert, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Wollert, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Wollert, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Wollert, VIC
How common is car theft in the Wollert, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 83 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 Wollert, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Wollert, VIC are Jewellery (1978), Personal Property (1311), Electrical Appliances (1231), Cash/Document (1097) and Power Tools (978).
What is the crime rate in Wollert, VIC?
Wollert, VIC has a crime rate of 2952 reported criminal offences.
Is Wollert, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Wollert, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,095 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Wollert, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Wollert, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1804 reported offences.
Has crime in the Wollert, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wollert, VIC have increased by 49% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wollert, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 444 offenses against persons in Wollert, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Wollert, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1701 property crime offenses in Wollert, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wollert, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Wollert, VIC recorded 118 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Wollert (2021)
Wollert is a vibrant suburb with 24407 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 63.2% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1979, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 46.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Wollert, VIC
If you’re considering living near Wollert , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Campbellfield - 3453 offences (0.69379 per 100,000 people)
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AI Analysis
- Crime trends show a significant increase in assault and related offences from 2015 through 2025, peaking notably in 2025 with 279 reported cases.
- Theft dominates property crimes, rising sharply from 169 incidents in 2015 to 1186 in 2025, indicating a strong upward trend over the decade.
- Assault is the dominant violent crime, consistently higher than robbery, which remains relatively low throughout the period.
- There is a major spike in breaches of orders, escalating from 7 cases in 2015 to 432 in 2025, suggesting increased enforcement or reporting.
- Overall, the data suggests escalating safety concerns, particularly due to surging theft and assault rates, impacting community security.
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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