Crime Rates for Wyndham City Council, VIC

As of Year 2025 Sep The Wyndham City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 25090 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,592 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wyndham City Council, VIC in 2021 was 292,011. In the last 10 years, Wyndham 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 Wyndham City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (16631), A Crimes against the person (3612), E Justice procedures offences (2823).

Crime offences in Wyndham City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total015715141051412416183183561629916816187562127825090
A Crimes against the person02051224923912543310631013358348835733612
B Property and deception offences0102718552828393951001888159052105511310116631
C Drug offences0643654701917862842813908861932
D Public order and security offences074881081584775983799411079281016
E Justice procedures offences01981180718942450238523182529268127512823
F Other offences021334031122638670216476

In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 25090 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 104669 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
155200.00% (5)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 1957 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
195719400.88% (1940)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 650 reported cases of Sexual offences.
65055217.75% (552)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
2533-24.24% (33)
Robbery
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 182 reported cases of Robbery.
182200-9.00% (200)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
15147.14% (14)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 541 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
541561-3.57% (561)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 227 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
227268-15.30% (268)
Arson
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Arson.
78771.30% (77)
Property damage
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 1670 reported cases of Property damage.
16701776-5.97% (1776)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 2401 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
2401173438.47% (1734)
Theft
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 11618 reported cases of Theft.
11618868433.79% (8684)
Deception
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 864 reported cases of Deception.
8648294.22% (829)
Bribery
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
01-100.00% (1)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1389939.39% (99)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
4657-19.30% (57)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 748 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
7487056.10% (705)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 603 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
60352714.42% (527)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 230 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
230253-9.09% (253)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 181 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
18114822.30% (148)
Public security offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences.
20200.00% (0)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 301 reported cases of Justice procedures.
301326-7.67% (326)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 2522 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
252224254.00% (2425)
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
3312175.00% (12)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
3946-15.22% (46)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
46-33.33% (6)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021

Crime 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.

FAQ About Crime in Wyndham City Council, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1783 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 5 offense(s) every day.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Wyndham City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (25769), Personal Property (22093), Electrical Appliances (21400), Car Accessories (20798) and Tools (15757).

  • What is the crime rate in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    Wyndham City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 25090 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Wyndham City Council, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, Wyndham City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,592 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Wyndham City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 16631 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Wyndham City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Wyndham City Council, VIC have increased by 37% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 3612 offenses against persons in Wyndham City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 15767 property crime offenses in Wyndham City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Wyndham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, Wyndham City Council, VIC recorded 932 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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