Crime Rates for Brunswick West, VIC
⇌ Compare Brunswick West with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Brunswick West (3055) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2341 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,875 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 82.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 351.1 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 (1614), E Justice procedures offences (325), A Crimes against the person (283).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 893 | 2056 | 1790 | 1795 | 1631 | 2004 | 2136 | 2136 | 2126 | 2368 | 2341 |
| A Crimes against the person | 119 | 182 | 245 | 207 | 206 | 208 | 236 | 353 | 331 | 249 | 283 |
| B Property and deception offences | 670 | 1588 | 1225 | 1331 | 1151 | 1380 | 1426 | 1328 | 1323 | 1658 | 1614 |
| C Drug offences | 17 | 87 | 47 | 56 | 97 | 104 | 152 | 80 | 84 | 100 | 84 |
| D Public order and security offences | 19 | 64 | 57 | 52 | 62 | 74 | 67 | 75 | 63 | 116 | 35 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 133 | 214 | 149 | 115 | 163 | 226 | 296 | 323 | 243 | 325 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 2341 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 14694 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 174 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 174 | 144 | 20.83% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 11 | -54.55% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 42 | 36 | 16.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 22 | 27 | -18.52% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 31 | 29.03% |
| Arson In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 12 | -16.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Property damage. | 155 | 257 | -39.69% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 172 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 172 | 237 | -27.43% |
| Theft In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 1193 reported cases of Theft. | 1193 | 1057 | 12.87% |
| Deception In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Deception. | 84 | 95 | -11.58% |
| 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 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 13 | -46.15% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 10 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 67 | 77 | -12.99% |
| 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 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 18 | 87 | -79.31% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 8 | -75.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 21 | -28.57% |
| 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 44 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 44 | 40 | 10.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 281 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 281 | 203 | 38.42% |
| 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 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 81 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Brunswick West, VIC are Cash/Document (2069), Personal Property (1925), Car Accessories (1667), Electrical Appliances (1322) and Jewellery (1228).
What is the crime rate in Brunswick West, VIC?
Brunswick West, VIC has a crime rate of 2341 reported criminal offences.
Is Brunswick West, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Brunswick West, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,875 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 1614 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 17% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brunswick West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 283 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 Dec, there were 1530 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 Dec, Brunswick West, VIC recorded 84 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
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- Flemington - 3411 offences (0.48555 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Assault and related offences, the dominant violent crime, show an overall increasing trend from about 70 cases in 2015 to a peak of over 200 around 2023, then fluctuating.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising sharply from 414 incidents in 2015 to a high of 1193 in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trajectory.
- Burglary and property damage also remain significant but less prevalent than theft, with property damage peaking in the mid-2020s before a drop.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, escalating notably from under 100 in 2015 to nearly 300 by 2025, signaling increased legal non-compliance.
- The rising trends in key crimes, especially theft and assaults, suggest growing challenges to public safety over the examined period.
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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