Crime Rates for Brunswick East, VIC
⇌ Compare Brunswick East with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Brunswick East (3057) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1994 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,016 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brunswick East, VIC in 2021 was 13,279. In the last 10 years, Brunswick East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 119.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 323.9 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 Brunswick East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1567), A Crimes against the person (203), E Justice procedures offences (123).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 927 | 1967 | 1749 | 2098 | 1807 | 1838 | 1625 | 1717 | 1839 | 2223 | 1994 |
| A Crimes against the person | 52 | 131 | 180 | 183 | 195 | 217 | 190 | 131 | 223 | 200 | 203 |
| B Property and deception offences | 769 | 1582 | 1305 | 1715 | 1406 | 1397 | 1192 | 1332 | 1445 | 1806 | 1567 |
| C Drug offences | 26 | 137 | 66 | 43 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 67 | 25 | 59 | 58 |
| D Public order and security offences | 29 | 53 | 83 | 67 | 84 | 61 | 40 | 48 | 40 | 56 | 43 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 51 | 64 | 115 | 87 | 79 | 60 | 133 | 132 | 106 | 102 | 123 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 56 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 1994 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 15516 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 94 | 109 | -13.76% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 15 | 13.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 41 | 24 | 70.83% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 46 | 42 | 9.52% |
| Arson In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 153 reported cases of Property damage. | 153 | 183 | -16.39% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 246 | 368 | -33.15% |
| Theft In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 1075 reported cases of Theft. | 1075 | 1214 | -11.45% |
| Deception In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Deception. | 84 | 38 | 121.05% |
| Bribery In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 53 | 52 | 1.92% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 14 | 31 | -54.84% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 11 | 27.27% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 20 | -60.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 115 | 82 | 40.24% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brunswick East, 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 Brunswick East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brunswick East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 76 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 Brunswick East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Brunswick East, VIC are Cash/Document (2518), Personal Property (2111), Tools (1584), Electrical Appliances (1401) and Power Tools (1337).
What is the crime rate in Brunswick East, VIC?
Brunswick East, VIC has a crime rate of 1994 reported criminal offences.
Is Brunswick East, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Brunswick East, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,016 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brunswick East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brunswick East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1567 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brunswick East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Brunswick East, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brunswick East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 203 offenses against persons in Brunswick East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brunswick East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1483 property crime offenses in Brunswick East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brunswick East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Brunswick East, VIC recorded 58 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brunswick East (2021)
Brunswick East is a vibrant suburb with 13279 people. While families are part of the community, only about 28.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2088, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 66.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, crime rates fluctuated with property crimes generally higher than violent crimes, showing some periods of both increase and decline.
- Theft dominates property crimes, consistently numbering in the hundreds to over a thousand annually, outpacing burglary and property damage.
- Assault is the primary violent crime, with counts mostly between 60 and 120, showing notable variability across years.
- A major spike occurred in burglary in 2024, reaching 368 incidents, significantly above other years.
- Despite fluctuations, the high volume of theft and assault highlights ongoing public safety concerns requiring continued monitoring and intervention.
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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