Crime Rates for Blind Bight, VIC
⇌ Compare Blind Bight with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Blind Bight (3980) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 27 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,093 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Blind Bight, VIC in 2021 was 1,290. In the last 10 years, Blind Bight, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 645 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 129 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 430 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 Blind Bight for 2026: A Crimes against the person (13), B Property and deception offences (12), E Justice procedures offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 36 | 60 | 62 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 27 | 35 | 27 |
| A Crimes against the person | 13 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
| B Property and deception offences | 30 | 12 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 12 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 8 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 27 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 209 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Theft. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Deception In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
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FAQ About Crime in Blind Bight, VIC
How common is car theft in the Blind Bight, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2 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 Blind Bight, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Blind Bight, VIC are Power Tools (74), Personal Property (68), Electrical Appliances (52), Cash/Document (52) and Tools (40).
What is the crime rate in Blind Bight, VIC?
Blind Bight, VIC has a crime rate of 27 reported criminal offences.
Is Blind Bight, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Blind Bight, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,093 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Blind Bight, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Blind Bight, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 13 reported offences.
Has crime in the Blind Bight, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Blind Bight, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Blind Bight, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 13 offenses against persons in Blind Bight, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Blind Bight, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 12 property crime offenses in Blind Bight, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Blind Bight, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Blind Bight (2021)
Blind Bight is a quiet suburb with around 1290 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1889, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. A majority of people (84.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime levels have fluctuated with no clear sustained increase or decrease, showing variability in both property and violent crimes.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high between 2016 and 2026, peaking around 15–17 incidents in multiple years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime type, with counts ranging from 0 to 7, indicating moderate but inconsistent prevalence.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders around 2019 with 18 incidents, followed by a significant decline in subsequent years.
- Overall safety concerns are influenced mainly by persistent theft rates and variable assault occurrences, requiring focused attention on property crime prevention.
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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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