Williams Landing sits in the Wyndham council area, which records 5,184 offences per 100,000 residents, below the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Williams Landing safe?
By the numbers, crime in Wyndham, the council area covering Williams Landing, is lower than most of Victoria: 5,184 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 49 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Williams Landing itself were up 5% last year (538 to 563). The largest share of what is recorded in Williams Landing is property and deception offences (75% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Williams Landing crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Williams Landing are 67% higher than a decade ago (338 in the year to March 2017 vs 563 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Williams Landing 3027, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Williams Landing?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 425 | 75% |
| Crimes against the person | 80 | 14% |
| Justice procedures offences | 33 | 6% |
| Public order and security offences | 16 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 9 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 174 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 68 | |
| Other theft | 51 | |
| Criminal damage | 36 | |
| Breach family violence order | 22 | |
| Residential aggravated burglary | 20 |
Recent reports near Williams Landing
No recent news incidents are logged for Williams Landing right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.