Crime Rates for Bentleigh East, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Bentleigh East (3165) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1397 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,632 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bentleigh East, VIC in 2021 was 30,159. In the last 10 years, Bentleigh East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 203.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 42.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 615.5 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 Bentleigh East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (864), A Crimes against the person (248), E Justice procedures offences (159).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1209 | 1103 | 1091 | 1224 | 1233 | 1018 | 1091 | 1092 | 1083 | 1397 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 212 | 193 | 148 | 168 | 194 | 176 | 174 | 150 | 205 | 248 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 628 | 663 | 682 | 794 | 743 | 613 | 674 | 734 | 686 | 864 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 103 | 84 | 80 | 99 | 78 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 35 | 62 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 88 | 42 | 56 | 63 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 24 | 63 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 177 | 121 | 123 | 99 | 112 | 134 | 133 | 109 | 131 | 159 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 75 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 1397 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 7081 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 135 | 112 | 20.54% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Robbery. | 13 | 7 | 85.71% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 49 | 25 | 96.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 49 | 56 | -12.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 1 | 800.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Property damage. | 82 | 87 | -5.75% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 184 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 184 | 139 | 32.37% |
| Theft In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 523 reported cases of Theft. | 523 | 419 | 24.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Deception. | 66 | 40 | 65.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 50 | 28 | 78.57% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 45 | 11 | 309.09% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 19 | -36.84% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 147 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 147 | 112 | 31.25% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bentleigh East, 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 Bentleigh East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bentleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 113 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 Bentleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Bentleigh East, VIC are Cash/Document (2712), Personal Property (2342), Jewellery (1432), Power Tools (1354) and Car Accessories (1314).
What is the crime rate in Bentleigh East, VIC?
Bentleigh East, VIC has a crime rate of 1397 reported criminal offences.
Is Bentleigh East, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bentleigh East, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,632 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bentleigh East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bentleigh East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 864 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bentleigh East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bentleigh East, VIC have increased by 13% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bentleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 248 offenses against persons in Bentleigh East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bentleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 798 property crime offenses in Bentleigh East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bentleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Bentleigh East, VIC recorded 62 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bentleigh East (2021)
Bentleigh East is a vibrant suburb with 30159 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2215, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. While 62% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Bentleigh East, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bentleigh East , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- McKinnon - 268 offences (0.03896 per 100,000 people)
- Ormond - 330 offences (0.03963 per 100,000 people)
- Murrumbeena - 504 offences (0.05042 per 100,000 people)
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- Carnegie - 1140 offences (0.06366 per 100,000 people)
- Hughesdale - 549 offences (0.07259 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh South - 806 offences (0.08182 per 100,000 people)
- Moorabbin - 1431 offences (0.22761 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 2222 offences (0.26321 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2025, assault and related offences have generally increased, peaking in 2025 with 135 incidents.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high across years, reaching 523 incidents in 2025, showing an increasing trend especially after 2021.
- Assault remains the dominant violent crime, with numbers rising notably from 81 in 2018 to a peak of 135 in 2025.
- A significant spike occurred in breach of orders cases, with fluctuating but generally high counts, peaking at 158 in 2016 and still elevated at 147 in 2025.
- Overall, the data indicates increasing challenges to safety predominantly driven by rising theft and assault rates along with persistent breaches of legal orders.
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*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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