Crime Rates for Brimbank City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Brimbank City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 18798 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,659 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brimbank City Council, VIC in 2021 was 194,618. In the last 10 years, Brimbank City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Brimbank City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (11132), E Justice procedures offences (3084), A Crimes against the person (2553).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 19127 | 17120 | 19026 | 19778 | 20219 | 16983 | 16719 | 17038 | 18524 | 18798 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 2578 | 2841 | 2938 | 3203 | 2856 | 2491 | 2592 | 2489 | 2685 | 2553 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 11474 | 9541 | 10660 | 11054 | 10264 | 9645 | 8945 | 9561 | 10658 | 11132 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1460 | 1204 | 1227 | 1201 | 1514 | 1196 | 1138 | 1179 | 1178 | 1083 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1174 | 1083 | 1103 | 1190 | 1124 | 920 | 1038 | 1013 | 991 | 886 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2417 | 2415 | 3050 | 3094 | 2787 | 2487 | 2963 | 2765 | 2976 | 3084 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 36 | 1674 | 244 | 43 | 31 | 36 | 60 |
In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 18798 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 102934 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 1478 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1478 | 1520 | -2.76% (1520) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 291 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 291 | 322 | -9.63% (322) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 25 | 42 | -40.48% (42) |
| Robbery In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Robbery. | 156 | 175 | -10.86% (175) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 25 | 13 | 92.31% (13) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 388 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 388 | 418 | -7.18% (418) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 186 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 186 | 186 | 0.00% (186) |
| Arson In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Arson. | 70 | 116 | -39.66% (116) |
| Property damage In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 1362 reported cases of Property damage. | 1362 | 1396 | -2.44% (1396) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 1259 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1259 | 1295 | -2.78% (1295) |
| Theft In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 7585 reported cases of Theft. | 7585 | 6810 | 11.38% (6810) |
| Deception In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 856 reported cases of Deception. | 856 | 1039 | -17.61% (1039) |
| Bribery In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 129 | 142 | -9.15% (142) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 45 | 95 | -52.63% (95) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 909 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 909 | 939 | -3.19% (939) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 533 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 533 | 640 | -16.72% (640) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 206 | 194 | 6.19% (194) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 143 | 155 | -7.74% (155) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 525 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 525 | 398 | 31.91% (398) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 2559 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2559 | 2578 | -0.74% (2578) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 22 | 10 | 120.00% (10) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 17 | 21 | -19.05% (21) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 18 | 4 | 350.00% (4) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Brimbank City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brimbank City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1295 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 4 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
Brimbank City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 18798 reported criminal offences.
Is Brimbank City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Brimbank City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,659 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brimbank City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 11132 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brimbank City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2553 offenses against persons in Brimbank City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10276 property crime offenses in Brimbank City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brimbank City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Brimbank City Council, VIC recorded 1083 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brimbank City Council (2021)
Brimbank City Council is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Brimbank City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brimbank City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Keilor Lodge - 60 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 62 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Calder Park - 78 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kealba - 480 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Albanvale - 487 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Park - 531 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Delahey - 684 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ardeer - 719 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kings Park - 884 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 917 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 1057 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Downs - 1198 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sydenham - 1290 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Derrimut - 1607 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Lakes - 2714 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 2751 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 3033 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine - 6871 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Albans - 8154 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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