Crime Rates for Botanic Ridge, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Botanic Ridge (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 325 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,823 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Botanic Ridge, VIC in 2021 was 6,739. In the last 10 years, Botanic Ridge, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 374.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 41.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 518.4 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 Botanic Ridge for 2025: B Property and deception offences (193), E Justice procedures offences (55), A Crimes against the person (53).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 98 | 118 | 134 | 180 | 170 | 129 | 184 | 176 | 316 | 325 |
| A Crimes against the person | 13 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 44 | 24 | 57 | 29 | 51 | 53 |
| B Property and deception offences | 71 | 67 | 67 | 70 | 125 | 95 | 76 | 74 | 112 | 143 | 193 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 25 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 48 | 28 | 62 | 55 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 325 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 1093 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 18 | 22 | -18.18% |
| Robbery In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 6 | 116.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 20 | 20 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Property damage. | 15 | 18 | -16.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 35 | 29 | 20.69% |
| Theft In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 126 reported cases of Theft. | 126 | 90 | 40.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Deception. | 13 | 4 | 225.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 45 | -95.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 52 | 62 | -16.13% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- General upward trend in total crimes from 2015 to 2025, with notable increases in recent years (especially 2024 and 2025).
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime numbers.
- Some fluctuations in crimes against the person, with peaks around 2024-2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 figures):
- Theft: 126 incidents (highest overall count across all categories).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 35 incidents.
- Breaches of orders (justice procedures): 52 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 18 incidents.
- Other crimes against the person: 20 incidents.
- Property damage: 15 incidents.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: 13 incidents.
- Drug use and possession: 11 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Sharp increase in Weapons and explosives offences in 2024 (45 cases) compared to previous years, then a steep drop to 2 in 2025.
- Theft doubled from 37 in 2022 to 72 in 2023, then surged to 126 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders rose markedly from 25 in 2015 to a peak of 62 in 2024, slightly declining to 52 in 2025.
- Assault dropped from 22 in 2024 to 13 in 2023, then increased again to 18 in 2025.
- Other crimes against the person spiked at 24 in 2022, dropped to 7 in 2023, and rose again to 20 in 2024-2025.
- Stalking and harassment increased notably in 2025 (13) from 6 in 2024.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property-related crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) form the majority of offences and show a strong increasing trend, indicating rising risks to residents' property.
- Violent crimes such as assault remain relatively stable but lower in volume than property crimes; however, stalking and harassment are increasing, signaling growing personal safety concerns.
- Weapons offences showed a highly unusual spike in 2024, suggesting a temporary rise in potential violent threats.
- Breaches of court or intervention orders are high and increasing, highlighting ongoing public order challenges.
- Drug offences are relatively low but trending upward in recent years, particularly drug use and possession.
- Arson incidents are infrequent with small variations, not showing a clear trend.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Botanic Ridge (2021)
Botanic Ridge is a quiet suburb with around 6739 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2552, though the unemployment rate stands at 2%. A majority of residents (81%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Botanic Ridge, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Botanic Ridge, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 25 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 Botanic Ridge, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Botanic Ridge, VIC are Power Tools (440), Tools (386), Personal Property (276), Electrical Appliances (260) and Timber/Build Mat (228).
What is the crime rate in Botanic Ridge, VIC?
Botanic Ridge, VIC has a crime rate of 325 reported criminal offences.
Is Botanic Ridge, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Botanic Ridge, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,823 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Botanic Ridge, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Botanic Ridge, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 193 reported offences.
Has crime in the Botanic Ridge, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Botanic Ridge, VIC have increased by 91% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Botanic Ridge, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 53 offenses against persons in Botanic Ridge, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Botanic Ridge, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 180 property crime offenses in Botanic Ridge, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Botanic Ridge, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Botanic Ridge, VIC recorded 15 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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