Crime Rates for Bessiebelle, VIC
⇌ Compare Bessiebelle with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Bessiebelle (3304) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 32 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 28,319 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bessiebelle, VIC in 2021 was 113. In the last 10 years, Bessiebelle, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 8.7 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 11.3 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 Bessiebelle for 2025: A Crimes against the person (13), B Property and deception offences (12), E Justice procedures offences (4).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 32 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 32 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 61 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 13 | 2 | 550.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Theft. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Bessiebelle, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bessiebelle, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Bessiebelle, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bessiebelle, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Bessiebelle, VIC are Car Accessories (12), Livestock (12), Power Tools (4), Clothing (4) and Household Items (2).
What is the crime rate in Bessiebelle, VIC?
Bessiebelle, VIC has a crime rate of 32 reported criminal offences.
Is Bessiebelle, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Bessiebelle, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 28,319 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bessiebelle, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bessiebelle, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 13 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bessiebelle, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bessiebelle, VIC have increased by 129% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bessiebelle, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 13 offenses against persons in Bessiebelle, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bessiebelle, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 12 property crime offenses in Bessiebelle, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bessiebelle, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Bessiebelle, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bessiebelle (2021)
Bessiebelle is a quiet suburb with around 113 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $974, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. A majority of people (81.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, assault incidents remained very low until a sudden increase occurred in 2024-2025, jumping from near zero to 13 cases.
- Theft was the dominant property crime, fluctuating between 0 and 10 cases annually, with notable peaks in 2016 and 2025.
- Assault and related offences were the primary violent crimes, showing a significant rise only in the last two years.
- Property damage showed sporadic occurrences with a drop around 2019-2021 but resurfaced in 2023 and 2025 at low levels.
- Overall, the data indicates a relatively low crime environment with recent spikes in violent offences, suggesting emerging safety concerns.
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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