Crime Rates for Woolsthorpe, VIC
⇌ Compare Woolsthorpe with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Woolsthorpe (3276) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 31 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,516 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Woolsthorpe, VIC in 2021 was 364. In the last 10 years, Woolsthorpe, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 22.8 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 Woolsthorpe for 2025: B Property and deception offences (22), A Crimes against the person (4), E Justice procedures offences (3).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 20 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 31 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 22 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 31 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 94 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Property damage. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Theft. | 9 | 4 | 125.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Woolsthorpe, 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 Woolsthorpe, VIC
How common is car theft in the Woolsthorpe, 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 Woolsthorpe, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Woolsthorpe, VIC are Electrical Appliances (14), Tools (12), Sporting Goods (10), Power Tools (8) and Household Items (8).
What is the crime rate in Woolsthorpe, VIC?
Woolsthorpe, VIC has a crime rate of 31 reported criminal offences.
Is Woolsthorpe, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Woolsthorpe, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,516 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Woolsthorpe, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Woolsthorpe, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 22 reported offences.
Has crime in the Woolsthorpe, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Woolsthorpe, VIC have increased by 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Woolsthorpe, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4 offenses against persons in Woolsthorpe, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Woolsthorpe, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 22 property crime offenses in Woolsthorpe, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Woolsthorpe, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Woolsthorpe, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Woolsthorpe (2021)
Woolsthorpe is a quiet suburb with around 364 people. While families are part of the community, only about 28.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1548, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.7% of people born in Australia.
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- Grassmere - 22 offences (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Koroit - 198 offences (0.09066 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels show fluctuations with some years of zero incidents in violent crimes, notably from 2022 to 2025 for assault and robbery.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with notable high counts especially in 2019, 2023, and 2025, ranging from 2 to 10 incidents annually.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime category but have generally decreased to near zero by 2023-2025.
- A significant spike occurs in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour from 2022 to 2024, rising from 0 to 5 incidents.
- Property damage also shows variability but stays relatively low, indicating moderate safety concerns focused more on theft and personal threat behaviours.
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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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