Crime Rates for Bulla, VIC
⇌ Compare Bulla with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Bulla (3428) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 327 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 48,952 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bulla, VIC in 2021 was 668. In the last 10 years, Bulla, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 17.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 66.8 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 Bulla for 2025: B Property and deception offences (205), A Crimes against the person (53), E Justice procedures offences (36).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 351 | 189 | 221 | 225 | 190 | 269 | 246 | 148 | 211 | 327 |
| A Crimes against the person | 14 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 53 |
| B Property and deception offences | 38 | 105 | 97 | 115 | 126 | 108 | 69 | 154 | 98 | 151 | 205 |
| C Drug offences | 3 | 17 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 44 | 9 | 5 | 23 |
| D Public order and security offences | 4 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 34 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 9 | 14 | 37 | 53 | 24 | 19 | 149 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 36 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 327 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 1266 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 38 | 23 | 65.22% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Property damage. | 34 | 16 | 112.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 23 | -47.83% |
| Theft In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Theft. | 143 | 85 | 68.24% |
| Deception In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Deception. | 11 | 27 | -59.26% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 14 | 5 | 180.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 27 | 14 | 92.86% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bulla, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bulla, 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 Bulla, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bulla, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 24 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 Bulla, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Bulla, VIC are Jewellery (224), Power Tools (151), Car Accessories (103), Personal Property (102) and Electrical Appliances (88).
What is the crime rate in Bulla, VIC?
Bulla, VIC has a crime rate of 327 reported criminal offences.
Is Bulla, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Bulla, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 48,952 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bulla, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bulla, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 205 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bulla, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bulla, VIC have increased by 72% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bulla, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 53 offenses against persons in Bulla, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bulla, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 194 property crime offenses in Bulla, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bulla, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Bulla, VIC recorded 23 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bulla (2021)
Bulla is a quiet suburb with around 668 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1738, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.1%. While 68.6% 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 Bulla, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bulla , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Hillside (Melton) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Calder Park - 78 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Lodge - 60 offences (0.03597 per 100,000 people)
- Sydenham - 1290 offences (0.12195 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Lakes - 2714 offences (0.17886 per 100,000 people)
- Oaklands Junction - 81 offences (0.18451 per 100,000 people)
- Wildwood - 103 offences (0.42213 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 62 offences (0.92537 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne Airport - 2441 offences (38.14062 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the long term, total crime exhibits fluctuations with notable increases in assault-related offences and theft, especially post-2020.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 143 incidents in 2025, consistently higher than burglary or property damage throughout the period.
- Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime category, showing a significant rise from single digits in early years to 38 cases in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2021 with 145 incidents, drastically dropping to 27 by 2025, indicating enforcement or compliance changes.
- The increase in violent assaults and thefts highlights growing safety concerns despite reductions in some public order offences and breaches of orders.
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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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