Wellington: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Wellington?

Recorded homicides in Wellington (12 months to June 2026): 2.

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Wellington, Victoria, Australia: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in Victoria · 7/10 in the world

Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 27,434 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide and related offences	2	4.3	3.4
Includes attempted murder and driving causing death.
Sexual offences
Sexual offences	170	365.2	150.4
Violence
Assault and related offences	576	1,237.4	662.2
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Abduction and related offences	1	2.1	6.3
Robbery
Robbery	5	10.7	34.8
Theft and burglary
Burglary and break-in	416	893.6	519.3
Theft	933	2,004.3	2,711.9
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Drugs
Drug dealing and trafficking	20	43	33
Growing or making drugs	15	32.2	27.1
Drug use and possession	69	148.2	159.9
Damage and public order
Property damage	378	812	559.1
Disorderly and offensive conduct	37	79.5	48.9
Public nuisance offences	40	85.9	42.5

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Wellington safe?: Wellington: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Wellington?: Wellington: Weighted crime: 27,434 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
How many murders are there in Wellington?: Recorded homicides in Wellington (12 months to June 2026): 2.