According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Wirrate crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 33333 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a zero change from the previous year.
Wirrate Crime Index
2
(100 is safest)
Safer than 2% of most Australia suburbs
Wirrate Crime Map
Is Wirrate Safe?
Wirrate has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Wirrate are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Wirrate is safer than 2% of all Australian suburbs and than 2% of Victoria suburbs. However, no enough data is a common offence in Wirrate.
Wirrate Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Wirrate increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Wirrate.
- There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- Wirrate is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Wirrate and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wirrate.
- Common crime: no enough data.
- There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There were no deception offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There were no vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
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Crime in Wirrate: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Wirrate is ranked safer than 2% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wirrate crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.
In Victoria, only about 98% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wirrate. As a result, Wirrate has low scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Wirrate, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 2 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the Victoria average is 1 in 19.
Let’s take a closer look at Wirrate’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Wirrate’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wirrate’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Wirrate is 0 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Victoria average rate is 1247. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Wirrate is 0. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Wirrate is 1 in 2. This is equal to a rate of 33333 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3580 per 100,000 residents for Victoria state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.
Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!
Wirrate Crime Rates by Offences Division
Wirrate Crimes Against the Person
These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:
- Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
- Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
0
In Wirrate
1 in 78
In Victoria
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Wirrate vs Victoria
Wirrate population: 3
Victoria population: 6503491
It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Wirrate. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.
Wirrate Property and Deception Offences
These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:
- Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
- Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
- Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire) without lawful or justifiable reason.
- Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
- Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
- Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 2
In Wirrate
1 in 27
In Victoria
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Wirrate vs Victoria, Australia
Wirrate population: 3
Victoria population: 6503491
Here is a breakdown of Wirrate crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.
Drug Offences
Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Wirrate vs Victoria
Public Order and Security Offences
Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Wirrate vs Victoria
Wirrate Crimes per Square KM
What’s the most common crime in Wirrate?
According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Wirrate is no enough data.
What is the crime rate in Wirrate?
The overall crime rate in Wirrate, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 33333 in the year ending June 2022.
However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.
Is Wirrate a safe place to live in?
Wirrate is safer than 2% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Wirrate is safer than 2% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Victoria.
Total Crime Stats of Wirrate
Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.
References
- Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
- Victoria Police
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