Crime Rates for Brookfield, VIC
⇌ Compare Brookfield with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Brookfield (3338) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1067 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,896 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 85.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 31.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 192.5 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 (472), E Justice procedures offences (230), A Crimes against the person (222).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 411 | 1030 | 1071 | 957 | 894 | 1206 | 1104 | 888 | 732 | 799 | 1067 |
| A Crimes against the person | 78 | 194 | 224 | 200 | 194 | 281 | 346 | 230 | 191 | 226 | 222 |
| B Property and deception offences | 251 | 593 | 570 | 478 | 428 | 483 | 419 | 336 | 341 | 363 | 472 |
| C Drug offences | 25 | 54 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 47 | 69 | 60 | 47 | 64 |
| D Public order and security offences | 11 | 51 | 81 | 52 | 40 | 89 | 73 | 94 | 36 | 31 | 75 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 46 | 126 | 162 | 203 | 209 | 283 | 195 | 159 | 104 | 132 | 230 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 1067 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 4734 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 121 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 121 | 100 | 21.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 9 | -44.44% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 56 | 43 | 30.23% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 31 | -64.52% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 29 | 43 | -32.56% |
| Arson In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Property damage. | 102 | 74 | 37.84% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 83 | 46 | 80.43% |
| Theft In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Theft. | 260 | 217 | 19.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Deception. | 17 | 21 | -19.05% |
| 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 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 55 | 41 | 34.15% |
| 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 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 49 | 15 | 226.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 18 | 6 | 200.00% |
| 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 26 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 26 | 36 | -27.78% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brookfield, VIC recorded 204 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 204 | 96 | 112.50% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| 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 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Brookfield, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 23 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Brookfield, VIC are Car Accessories (623), Electrical Appliances (541), Cash/Document (482), Jewellery (440) and Personal Property (440).
What is the crime rate in Brookfield, VIC?
Brookfield, VIC has a crime rate of 1067 reported criminal offences.
Is Brookfield, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Brookfield, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,896 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 472 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brookfield, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brookfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 222 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 Dec, there were 455 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 Dec, Brookfield, VIC recorded 64 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 - 19 offences (0.05539 per 100,000 people)
- Hopetoun Park - 83 offences (0.09081 per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 1152 offences (0.09243 per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 1283 offences (0.11978 per 100,000 people)
- Cobblebank - 437 offences (0.12136 per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 884 offences (0.20331 per 100,000 people)
- Melton South - 2839 offences (0.24987 per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 2391 offences (0.27220 per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 67 offences (0.50376 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences fluctuated with peaks around 2017-2018 and a recent decrease followed by a slight rise in 2025.
- Theft consistently stands as the dominant property crime, ranging mostly between 187 and 329 incidents annually, showing a general downward trend since 2016.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, with counts generally between 93 and 145 except for a notable dip in 2015.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, peaking at 261 in 2020 before falling sharply to 87 in 2023 and then rising again in 2025.
- Overall, the data suggest ongoing challenges in controlling theft and assaults, with fluctuations in public order offences impacting perceived safety levels.
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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