Crime Rates for Brunswick West, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Brunswick West (3055) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1086 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,365 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brunswick West, VIC in 2021 was 14,746. In the last 10 years, Brunswick West, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 167.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 23.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 819.2 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 West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (750), E Justice procedures offences (145), A Crimes against the person (138).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1086 | 906 | 905 | 795 | 962 | 1082 | 1092 | 1045 | 1202 | 1086 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 88 | 124 | 103 | 103 | 97 | 119 | 172 | 172 | 127 | 138 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 857 | 615 | 677 | 556 | 682 | 716 | 690 | 635 | 836 | 750 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 50 | 48 | 77 | 41 | 42 | 53 | 38 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 63 | 15 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 61 | 107 | 78 | 57 | 64 | 118 | 150 | 165 | 122 | 145 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 1086 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 7014 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 85 | 72 | 18.06% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 18 | 22 | -18.18% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 21 | 14 | 50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Property damage. | 73 | 137 | -46.72% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 84 | 116 | -27.59% |
| Theft In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 548 reported cases of Theft. | 548 | 525 | 4.38% |
| Deception In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Deception. | 40 | 51 | -21.57% |
| Bribery In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 28 | 42 | -33.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 6 | 44 | -86.36% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 14 | -42.86% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 19 | 20 | -5.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 126 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 126 | 102 | 23.53% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
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 Brunswick West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 80 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 West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Brunswick West, VIC are Cash/Document (2045), Personal Property (1943), Car Accessories (1656), Electrical Appliances (1358) and Jewellery (1294).
What is the crime rate in Brunswick West, VIC?
Brunswick West, VIC has a crime rate of 1086 reported criminal offences.
Is Brunswick West, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Brunswick West, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,365 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brunswick West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brunswick West, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 750 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brunswick West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Brunswick West, VIC have increased by 13% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 138 offenses against persons in Brunswick West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 710 property crime offenses in Brunswick West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 38 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brunswick West (2021)
Brunswick West is a vibrant suburb with 14746 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1797, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 66.6% 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 Brunswick West, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brunswick West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Pascoe Vale South - 570 offences (0.05411 per 100,000 people)
- Travancore - 180 offences (0.08507 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg - 2674 offences (0.10062 per 100,000 people)
- Moonee Ponds - 1699 offences (0.10472 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick - 3052 offences (0.12259 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 250 offences (0.12469 per 100,000 people)
- Ascot Vale - 2089 offences (0.13746 per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 1281 offences (0.18109 per 100,000 people)
- Flemington - 1744 offences (0.24826 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2025, assault and related offences show an overall increasing trend, with a notable rise from around 40-60 incidents annually pre-2020 to over 80-100 in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently ranging between approximately 390 and 560 incidents yearly, with some fluctuations but generally stable.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime category, far surpassing other violent types like robbery or stalking in volume.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders from around 40-50 cases pre-2020 to over 100-140 cases in the past few years, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- The data suggests growing challenges in personal safety due to rising assaults and breaches of orders, while property crime rates remain high but relatively stable.
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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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