Crime Rates for Brookfield, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Brookfield (3338) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 530 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,916 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brookfield, VIC in 2021 was 10,782. In the last 10 years, Brookfield, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 176.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 60.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 385.1 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 Brookfield for 2025: B Property and deception offences (242), E Justice procedures offences (115), A Crimes against the person (107).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 524 | 522 | 512 | 410 | 607 | 551 | 469 | 372 | 388 | 530 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 98 | 109 | 107 | 83 | 149 | 177 | 108 | 106 | 110 | 107 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 306 | 282 | 247 | 206 | 246 | 205 | 184 | 166 | 177 | 242 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 26 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 49 | 20 | 15 | 38 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 56 | 83 | 110 | 88 | 146 | 95 | 93 | 48 | 61 | 115 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 530 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 2261 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 58 | 48 | 20.83% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 28 | 20 | 40.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 15 | -66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 13 | 23 | -43.48% |
| Arson In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Property damage. | 50 | 38 | 31.58% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 44 | 24 | 83.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 134 reported cases of Theft. | 134 | 103 | 30.10% |
| Deception In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Deception. | 8 | 11 | -27.27% |
| Bribery In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 22 | 22 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 25 | 6 | 316.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 10 | 2 | 400.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 13 | 17 | -23.53% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 102 | 44 | 131.82% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Brookfield, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 20 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 Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Brookfield, VIC are Car Accessories (632), Electrical Appliances (551), Cash/Document (484), Jewellery (438) and Personal Property (436).
What is the crime rate in Brookfield, VIC?
Brookfield, VIC has a crime rate of 530 reported criminal offences.
Is Brookfield, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Brookfield, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,916 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brookfield, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brookfield, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 242 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brookfield, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 13% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 107 offenses against persons in Brookfield, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 234 property crime offenses in Brookfield, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Brookfield, VIC recorded 26 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brookfield (2021)
Brookfield is a vibrant suburb with 10782 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1642, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.3%. While 61% 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 Brookfield, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brookfield , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Long Forest - 10 offences (0.02915 per 100,000 people)
- Hopetoun Park - 40 offences (0.04376 per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 563 offences (0.04517 per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 629 offences (0.05872 per 100,000 people)
- Cobblebank - 217 offences (0.06026 per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 432 offences (0.09936 per 100,000 people)
- Melton South - 1421 offences (0.12507 per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 1219 offences (0.13878 per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 34 offences (0.25564 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2016 to 2025, total assault offences fluctuated but generally decreased from highs around 70 to mid-50s, indicating a mild downward trend in violent crime.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently ranging from about 90 to 160 incidents annually, peaking near 160 in 2016 and dipping to just over 130 in recent years.
- Assault and related offences remain the leading violent crime type, with counts mostly between 48 and 72 over the period.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2020 (134), followed by a significant drop to around 40-100 in subsequent years, showing volatility in justice procedure offences.
- Overall, while property crimes like theft remain high, the relatively stable or reduced violent crime rates and fluctuations in breaches of orders suggest mixed safety trends.
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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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