Crime Rates for Broadwater, VIC
⇌ Compare Broadwater with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Broadwater (3301) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 10 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,333 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Broadwater, VIC in 2021 was 75. In the last 10 years, Broadwater, 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 Broadwater for 2025: E Justice procedures offences (8), B Property and deception offences (2), A Crimes against the person (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 10 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 21 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Broadwater, 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.
How safe do you feel in Broadwater, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Broadwater, VIC
How common is car theft in the Broadwater, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Broadwater, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Broadwater, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Broadwater, VIC are Power Tools (18), Tools (16), Electrical Appliances (2) and Car Accessories (2).
What is the crime rate in Broadwater, VIC?
Broadwater, VIC has a crime rate of 10 reported criminal offences.
Is Broadwater, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Broadwater, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,333 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Broadwater, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Broadwater, VIC was E Justice procedures offences with 8 reported offences.
Has crime in the Broadwater, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Broadwater, VIC have increased by 233% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Broadwater, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 0 offenses against persons in Broadwater, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Broadwater, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 0 property crime offenses in Broadwater, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Broadwater, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Broadwater, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Broadwater (2021)
Broadwater is a quiet suburb with around 75 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 63.2% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1593, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.3%. While 65.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Broadwater, VIC
If you’re considering living near Broadwater , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Helens - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Willatook - 1 offences (0.01887 per 100,000 people)
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- Orford - 5 offences (0.04348 per 100,000 people)
- Codrington - 2 offences (0.05405 per 100,000 people)
- Bessiebelle - 32 offences (0.28319 per 100,000 people)
- Tarrone - 28 offences (0.40580 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, crime levels remained very low with sporadic incidents mainly between 2018 and 2024, showing no consistent upward or downward long-term trend.
- Theft emerges as the dominant property crime, occurring intermittently from 2015 through 2024, with small spikes around 2018 and 2023-2024.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime type, recorded only between 2023 and 2024, peaking at 4 incidents in 2023.
- A significant spike is noted in breaches of orders, rising sharply to 8 cases in 2025 after minimal occurrences previously.
- Overall, the data suggests a generally safe environment with isolated increases in specific offences, particularly breaches of orders and assault.
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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