3Warrnambool
Warrnambool, Victorian suburbs, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Victorian suburbs · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 15,389 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 31,308
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 311 | 993.4 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 3 | 9.6 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 108 | 345 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 511 | 1,632.2 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 13 | 41.5 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 8 | 25.6 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 91 | 290.7 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 189 | 603.7 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 19 | 60.7 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 14 | 44.7 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 311 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 619 |
| Drugs | 112 |
| Damage and public order | 222 |
Questions about crime in Warrnambool
- Is Warrnambool safe?
- Warrnambool: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Warrnambool?
- Warrnambool: Weighted crime: 15,389 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
