Crime Rates for Banyule City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Banyule City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 10922 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,652 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Banyule City Council, VIC in 2021 was 126,236. In the last 10 years, Banyule City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no residents. 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 Banyule City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (6440), E Justice procedures offences (2214), A Crimes against the person (1264).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 9769 | 9704 | 9514 | 9514 | 9573 | 7773 | 7346 | 7941 | 9729 | 10922 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1231 | 1266 | 1044 | 1250 | 1169 | 1104 | 1159 | 1051 | 1301 | 1264 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 6138 | 5768 | 5342 | 5164 | 4700 | 3826 | 3459 | 4057 | 5633 | 6440 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 475 | 427 | 491 | 576 | 800 | 736 | 623 | 619 | 613 | 583 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 436 | 428 | 482 | 461 | 439 | 450 | 427 | 411 | 446 | 408 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1476 | 1788 | 2146 | 2049 | 2055 | 1559 | 1643 | 1790 | 1723 | 2214 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 13 | 27 | 9 | 14 | 410 | 98 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 10922 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 50527 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 691 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 691 | 751 | -7.99% (751) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 143 | 164 | -12.80% (164) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% (9) |
| Robbery In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Robbery. | 70 | 44 | 59.09% (44) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 243 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 243 | 218 | 11.47% (218) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 91 | 95 | -4.21% (95) |
| Arson In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Arson. | 33 | 29 | 13.79% (29) |
| Property damage In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 839 reported cases of Property damage. | 839 | 720 | 16.53% (720) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 896 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 896 | 830 | 7.95% (830) |
| Theft In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 4133 reported cases of Theft. | 4133 | 3618 | 14.23% (3618) |
| Deception In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 539 reported cases of Deception. | 539 | 436 | 23.62% (436) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 50 | 67 | -25.37% (67) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 58 | 51 | 13.73% (51) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 475 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 475 | 495 | -4.04% (495) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 237 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 237 | 260 | -8.85% (260) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 81 | 97 | -16.49% (97) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 88 | 88 | 0.00% (88) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 218 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 218 | 160 | 36.25% (160) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 1996 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1996 | 1563 | 27.70% (1563) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Banyule City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Banyule City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 517 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Banyule City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Banyule City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (13919), Personal Property (13675), Jewellery (12477), Power Tools (9421) and Electrical Appliances (8370).
What is the crime rate in Banyule City Council, VIC?
Banyule City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 10922 reported criminal offences.
Is Banyule City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Banyule City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,652 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Banyule City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Banyule City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 6440 reported offences.
Has crime in the Banyule City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Banyule City Council, VIC have increased by 14% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Banyule City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1264 offenses against persons in Banyule City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Banyule City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 5901 property crime offenses in Banyule City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Banyule City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Banyule City Council, VIC recorded 583 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Banyule City Council (2021)
Banyule City Council is a busy suburb with 126236 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2027, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. A majority of people (72.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest Suburbs in Banyule City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Banyule City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bellfield (Banyule) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Helena - 101 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yallambie - 105 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Briar Hill - 116 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lower Plenty - 121 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia North - 150 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Viewbank - 156 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe East - 177 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Montmorency - 199 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Eaglemont - 213 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rosanna - 357 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia - 528 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg Heights - 962 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg West - 1305 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe - 1509 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg - 2113 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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