Crime Rates for Woodstock, VIC
⇌ Compare Woodstock with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Woodstock (3751) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 27 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 18,000 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Woodstock, VIC in 2021 was 150. In the last 10 years, Woodstock, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 7.9 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 Woodstock for 2025: B Property and deception offences (22), A Crimes against the person (2), E Justice procedures offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 26 | 40 | 43 | 60 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 27 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 32 | 22 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 27 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 217 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Theft. | 16 | 24 | -33.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Woodstock, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Woodstock, 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Woodstock, VIC
How common is car theft in the Woodstock, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3 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 Woodstock, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Woodstock, VIC are Power Tools (84), Tools (52), Jewellery (46), Electrical Appliances (36) and Car Accessories (21).
What is the crime rate in Woodstock, VIC?
Woodstock, VIC has a crime rate of 27 reported criminal offences.
Is Woodstock, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Woodstock, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,000 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Woodstock, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Woodstock, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 22 reported offences.
Has crime in the Woodstock, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 10% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Woodstock, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2 offenses against persons in Woodstock, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Woodstock, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 22 property crime offenses in Woodstock, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Woodstock, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Woodstock, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Woodstock (2021)
Woodstock is a quiet suburb with around 150 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1375, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 66.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Woodstock, VIC
If you’re considering living near Woodstock , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Eden Park - 55 offences (0.04606 per 100,000 people)
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- Kalkallo - 1163 offences (0.20963 per 100,000 people)
- Donnybrook - 1124 offences (0.53524 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels show fluctuating patterns from 2015 to 2025, with no consistent long-term upward or downward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 24 incidents in 2024 and generally ranging between 6 and 24 cases annually.
- Assault and related offences are the main violent crimes, with incidents varying broadly, reaching as high as 11 cases in 2018 before declining to near zero in recent years.
- A major spike occurred in burglary around 2020 with 10 cases, followed by a sharp drop to zero in 2022 and 2021, indicating volatile burglary activity.
- The data suggests moderate safety concerns due to recurring theft and assault issues, but recent declines in violent crime may indicate improving conditions.
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*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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