Crime Rates for Blind Bight, VIC

As of Year 2025 Jun The Blind Bight (3980) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 38 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,946 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 258 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 258 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 322.5 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 Blind Bight for 2025: A Crimes against the person (15), B Property and deception offences (15), E Justice procedures offences (7).

Crime offences in Blind Bight, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total2851415065212619122938
A Crimes against the person4161610655122415
B Property and deception offences202220263914156102215
C Drug offences01040000020
D Public order and security offences33122161001
E Justice procedures offences194818100017
F Other offences00000000000

In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 38 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 209 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
4333.33%
Robbery
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery.
10100.00%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
40400.00%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
01-100.00%
crimes against the person
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of crimes against the person.
60600.00%
Arson
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson.
000.00%
Property damage
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Property damage.
50500.00%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
13-66.67%
Theft
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Theft.
419-78.95%
Deception
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Deception.
50500.00%
Bribery
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
000.00%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
01-100.00%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
01-100.00%
Other drug offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
000.00%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
000.00%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
10100.00%
Public security offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences.
000.00%
Justice procedures
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures.
000.00%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
71600.00%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
000.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
000.00%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
000.00%

AI Analysis

1. Overall crime trends over the years:

  • Crime numbers fluctuate annually with no consistent upward or downward trend.
  • Peak crime years include 2019 and 2025, while years like 2024 show notable low crime totals.
  • Property and deception offences dominate most years, especially theft.

2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers:

  • Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 22 incidents in 2019 and 19 in 2024.
  • Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crimes, highest at 7 in 2017.
  • Breaches of orders (E20) reached a high of 18 in 2019, indicating significant justice procedure violations.
  • Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also show high numbers, up to 8 in 2019.

3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:

  • Theft dropped sharply from 19 in 2024 to 4 in 2025.
  • Breaches of orders fell drastically from 18 in 2019 to 1 in 2024, then rose again to 7 in 2025.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70) spiked to 9 in 2017 but was mostly low or zero in later years until rising to 4 in 2025.
  • Property damage (B20) dropped from 6 in 2019 and 2018 to 0 in 2024, then rose back to 5 in 2025.

4. Safety-relevant observations:

  • Property and deception offences strongly outweigh violent crimes, suggesting a higher risk of property-related crime.
  • Violent crime such as assault remains relatively stable but low compared to property crime.
  • Robbery remains rare, with only a single incident recorded in 2025.
  • Drug offences are minimal and sporadic, with no activity reported in recent years (2023-2025).
  • Weapons offences peaked at 6 in 2021 but are otherwise low.
  • The significant fluctuations in breaches of orders may reflect changes in law enforcement focus or community compliance affecting public safety.

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Common FAQ about Blind Bight, VIC Criminal

  • How common is car theft in the Blind Bight, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1 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 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Blind Bight, VIC are Power Tools (74), Personal Property (70), Cash/Document (52), Electrical Appliances (52) and Tools (46).

  • What is the crime rate in Blind Bight, VIC?

    Blind Bight, VIC has a crime rate of 38 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Blind Bight, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, Blind Bight, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 2,946 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 2025, the most common crime type in Blind Bight, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 15 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 81% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Blind Bight, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 15 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 2025 Jun, there were 10 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 2025 Jun, Blind Bight, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

*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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