Crime Rates for Brunswick, VIC
⇌ Compare Brunswick with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Brunswick (3056) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5915 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 23,759 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Brunswick, VIC in 2021 was 24,896. In the last 10 years, Brunswick, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 66.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 232.7 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4417), A Crimes against the person (714), E Justice procedures offences (409).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2934 | 6180 | 5124 | 5919 | 5764 | 5427 | 5104 | 5133 | 5557 | 6054 | 5915 |
| A Crimes against the person | 320 | 625 | 534 | 706 | 583 | 591 | 647 | 800 | 589 | 753 | 714 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2130 | 4510 | 3699 | 4232 | 4026 | 3657 | 3606 | 3497 | 4199 | 4354 | 4417 |
| C Drug offences | 105 | 270 | 213 | 298 | 265 | 263 | 243 | 207 | 226 | 220 | 190 |
| D Public order and security offences | 139 | 294 | 292 | 302 | 353 | 212 | 165 | 187 | 176 | 290 | 176 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 230 | 445 | 367 | 361 | 529 | 431 | 390 | 416 | 365 | 435 | 409 |
| F Other offences | 10 | 36 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 273 | 53 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 5915 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 42327 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 347 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 347 | 397 | -12.59% |
| Robbery In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Robbery. | 25 | 25 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 107 | 196 | -45.41% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 36 | 31 | 16.13% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 199 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 199 | 104 | 91.35% |
| Arson In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Arson. | 33 | 32 | 3.13% |
| Property damage In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 453 reported cases of Property damage. | 453 | 652 | -30.52% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 519 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 519 | 591 | -12.18% |
| Theft In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 3145 reported cases of Theft. | 3145 | 2730 | 15.20% |
| Deception In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 267 reported cases of Deception. | 267 | 349 | -23.50% |
| Bribery In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 8 | 87.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 17 | 22 | -22.73% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 158 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 158 | 190 | -16.84% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 75 | 88 | -14.77% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 47 | 59 | -20.34% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 49 | 143 | -65.73% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 45 | 64 | -29.69% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 364 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 364 | 371 | -1.89% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Brunswick, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, VIC
How common is car theft in the Brunswick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 178 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Brunswick, VIC are Cash/Document (6550), Personal Property (5509), Car Accessories (3394), Electrical Appliances (3120) and Jewellery (2492).
What is the crime rate in Brunswick, VIC?
Brunswick, VIC has a crime rate of 5915 reported criminal offences.
Is Brunswick, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Brunswick, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 23,759 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Brunswick, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Brunswick, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4417 reported offences.
Has crime in the Brunswick, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Brunswick, VIC have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Brunswick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 714 offenses against persons in Brunswick, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Brunswick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4150 property crime offenses in Brunswick, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Brunswick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Brunswick, VIC recorded 190 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Brunswick (2021)
Brunswick is a vibrant suburb with 24896 people. While families are part of the community, only about 32.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2096, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. While 66.4% 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 Brunswick, VIC
If you’re considering living near Brunswick , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Pascoe Vale South - 1126 offences (0.10689 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1994 offences (0.15016 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 2341 offences (0.15875 per 100,000 people)
- Travancore - 357 offences (0.16871 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton North - 1057 offences (0.17112 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy North - 2453 offences (0.19193 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg - 5163 offences (0.19429 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 534 offences (0.26633 per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 2509 offences (0.35468 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the years 2015 to 2025, property crimes show a general upward trend, with theft consistently the highest volume, peaking around 3,145 incidents in 2025.
- Burglary/break and enter follows as the second most prevalent property crime, fluctuating but generally rising from 289 in 2015 to over 500 incidents in recent years.
- Assault and related offences dominate violent crimes, ranging mostly between 300 and 400 incidents annually, while robbery remains much lower, below 50 incidents per year.
- A major spike is seen in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour around 2022 with 241 cases, followed by a notable decline afterward.
- Overall, the dominance of theft and sustained assault rates highlight ongoing safety challenges, with significant spikes in specific violent offences indicating areas needing targeted interventions.
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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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