Crime Rates for Brown Hill, VIC
⇌ Compare Brown Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Brown Hill (3350) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 141 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,141 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brown Hill, VIC in 2021 was 4,489. In the last 10 years, Brown Hill, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 498.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 68 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 4489 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 Brown Hill for 2026: B Property and deception offences (87), E Justice procedures offences (29), A Crimes against the person (17).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 203 | 181 | 199 | 150 | 148 | 164 | 200 | 188 | 232 | 141 |
| A Crimes against the person | 32 | 37 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 21 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 17 |
| B Property and deception offences | 107 | 135 | 120 | 141 | 106 | 92 | 99 | 109 | 119 | 148 | 87 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 9 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 70 | 34 | 48 | 29 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 141 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1263 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 9 | 16 | -43.75% |
| Robbery In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Property damage. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 11 | 34 | -67.65% |
| Theft In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Theft. | 55 | 90 | -38.89% |
| Deception In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Deception. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 28 | 46 | -39.13% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Brown Hill, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brown Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 12 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 Brown Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Brown Hill, VIC are Tools (626), Power Tools (494), Personal Property (298), Cash/Document (296) and Electrical Appliances (238).
What is the crime rate in Brown Hill, VIC?
Brown Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 141 reported criminal offences.
Is Brown Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Brown Hill, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,141 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brown Hill, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Brown Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 87 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brown Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brown Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 17 offenses against persons in Brown Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brown Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 80 property crime offenses in Brown Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brown Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Brown Hill, VIC recorded 3 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brown Hill (2021)
Brown Hill is a quiet suburb with around 4489 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1757, though the unemployment rate stands at 3%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.6% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Brown Hill, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brown Hill , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Nerrina - 41 offences (0.04227 per 100,000 people)
- Black Hill - 94 offences (0.04426 per 100,000 people)
- Canadian - 224 offences (0.05466 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat North - 342 offences (0.08463 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat East - 776 offences (0.13071 per 100,000 people)
- Eureka - 87 offences (0.13744 per 100,000 people)
- Warrenheip - 129 offences (0.17892 per 100,000 people)
- Glen Park - 35 offences (0.31818 per 100,000 people)
- Gong Gong - 6 offences (1.00000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, property crimes generally fluctuated with burglary and theft dominating; theft consistently showed the highest volumes, peaking around 2017-2025 before declining slightly in 2026.
- Assault and related offences were the dominant violent crime, exhibiting a general downward trend after a peak around 2017, stabilizing at lower levels by 2026.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, surging notably in 2023 with 66 incidents, compared to previous years averaging below 30.
- Property damage saw a significant drop from a high of 48 in 2019 to 14 in 2026, indicating improved property safety or reporting changes.
- Overall safety relevance suggests moderate improvement in violent crime rates but ongoing challenges with theft and compliance-related offences impacting community security.
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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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