Crime Rates for Brooklyn, VIC
⇌ Compare Brooklyn with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Brooklyn (3012) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 831 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 41,991 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brooklyn, VIC in 2021 was 1,979. In the last 10 years, Brooklyn, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 39.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 3.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 179.9 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 Brooklyn for 2025: B Property and deception offences (609), A Crimes against the person (94), C Drug offences (58).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 696 | 683 | 639 | 774 | 720 | 840 | 716 | 576 | 644 | 694 | 831 |
| A Crimes against the person | 108 | 110 | 85 | 81 | 78 | 220 | 65 | 87 | 78 | 56 | 94 |
| B Property and deception offences | 462 | 486 | 428 | 553 | 458 | 441 | 476 | 398 | 466 | 519 | 609 |
| C Drug offences | 18 | 19 | 12 | 59 | 46 | 30 | 50 | 26 | 30 | 43 | 58 |
| D Public order and security offences | 62 | 28 | 74 | 31 | 39 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 23 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 46 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 99 | 78 | 82 | 29 | 40 | 45 | 43 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 831 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 5296 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 48 | 23 | 108.70% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 18 | 8 | 125.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 15 | 12 | 25.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Property damage. | 59 | 36 | 63.89% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 110 | 106 | 3.77% |
| Theft In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 404 reported cases of Theft. | 404 | 344 | 17.44% |
| Deception In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Deception. | 32 | 32 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 3 | 366.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 40 | 39 | 2.56% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 20 | 25 | -20.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 34 | 37 | -8.11% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Brooklyn, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brooklyn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 47 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 Brooklyn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Brooklyn, VIC are Car Accessories (860), Tools (645), Power Tools (618), Electrical Appliances (582) and Cash/Document (388).
What is the crime rate in Brooklyn, VIC?
Brooklyn, VIC has a crime rate of 831 reported criminal offences.
Is Brooklyn, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Brooklyn, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 41,991 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brooklyn, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brooklyn, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 609 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brooklyn, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 1% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brooklyn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 94 offenses against persons in Brooklyn, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brooklyn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 577 property crime offenses in Brooklyn, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brooklyn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Brooklyn, VIC recorded 58 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brooklyn (2021)
Brooklyn is a quiet suburb with around 1979 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1958, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. While 57.4% 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 Brooklyn, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brooklyn , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 222 offences (0.10297 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 472 offences (0.12041 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 1722 offences (0.14682 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 2751 offences (0.14829 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 2486 offences (0.15899 per 100,000 people)
- Altona North - 3344 offences (0.25798 per 100,000 people)
- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine - 6871 offences (0.72747 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 391 offences (130.33333 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, property crimes generally increased, with theft rising from around 206 to over 400 incidents, showing steady growth especially from 2015 to 2025.
- Theft consistently dominates property crime, peaking at 404 incidents in 2025, significantly outnumbering burglary and property damage.
- Assault and related offences are the most prevalent violent crimes, fluctuating but showing an overall increase from mid-20s to nearly 50 incidents in recent years.
- A notable spike occurred in "Other crimes against the person" in 2020 with 178 incidents, sharply higher than other years, indicating a unique anomaly.
- The overall safety picture reflects rising property and assault crimes, suggesting increased risks in both personal and property security over time.
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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