Crime Rates for Ardeer, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Ardeer (3022) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 368 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,609 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ardeer, VIC in 2021 was 3,170. In the last 10 years, Ardeer, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 93.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 151 people. 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 Ardeer for 2025: B Property and deception offences (256), A Crimes against the person (62), E Justice procedures offences (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 360 | 290 | 324 | 306 | 340 | 307 | 315 | 262 | 351 | 368 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 71 | 49 | 58 | 73 | 63 | 48 | 53 | 50 | 60 | 62 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 202 | 180 | 174 | 177 | 208 | 164 | 175 | 127 | 179 | 256 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 13 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 31 | 10 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 50 | 31 | 67 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 58 | 42 | 45 | 27 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 368 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 1842 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 34 | 36 | -5.56% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 21 | 7 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 11 | -72.73% |
| Arson In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Property damage. | 35 | 17 | 105.88% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 20 | 16 | 25.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 178 reported cases of Theft. | 178 | 130 | 36.92% |
| Deception In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Deception. | 22 | 14 | 57.14% |
| Bribery In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 10 | 28 | -64.29% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 25 | -84.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 9 | 13 | -30.77% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 18 | 32 | -43.75% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ardeer, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021Crime 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Ardeer, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ardeer, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 25 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Ardeer, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Ardeer, VIC are Car Accessories (496), Cash/Document (436), Personal Property (400), Electrical Appliances (383) and Tools (377).
What is the crime rate in Ardeer, VIC?
Ardeer, VIC has a crime rate of 368 reported criminal offences.
Is Ardeer, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Ardeer, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,609 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ardeer, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ardeer, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 256 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ardeer, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ardeer, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ardeer, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 62 offenses against persons in Ardeer, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ardeer, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 234 property crime offenses in Ardeer, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ardeer, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Ardeer, VIC recorded 13 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ardeer (2021)
Ardeer is a quiet suburb with around 3170 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1452, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Ardeer, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ardeer , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Albanvale - 243 offences (0.04308 per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 436 offences (0.04343 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 1421 offences (0.07660 per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 1493 offences (0.08228 per 100,000 people)
- Derrimut - 798 offences (0.09224 per 100,000 people)
- St Albans - 4088 offences (0.10746 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 1442 offences (0.11970 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 520 offences (0.11998 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine - 3587 offences (0.37978 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, overall crime displays fluctuations with no consistent long-term decline or rise, but notable variability in categories.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 178 incidents in 2025 after a general increase from earlier years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, with numbers varying widely, including a peak of 43 in 2019 and a low of 0 in 2015.
- A significant spike is observed in breaches of orders between 2016 and 2018, reaching 66 incidents, followed by a decline.
- The data suggests ongoing public safety challenges, especially regarding theft and assault, necessitating focused crime prevention efforts.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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