Crime Rates for Bulleen, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Bulleen (3105) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 476 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,243 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bulleen, VIC in 2021 was 11,219. In the last 10 years, Bulleen, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 386.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 37.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 934.9 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 Bulleen for 2025: B Property and deception offences (346), E Justice procedures offences (58), A Crimes against the person (53).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 472 | 363 | 500 | 440 | 546 | 489 | 423 | 352 | 532 | 476 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 89 | 60 | 75 | 79 | 63 | 90 | 72 | 69 | 117 | 53 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 314 | 242 | 352 | 293 | 355 | 291 | 251 | 224 | 364 | 346 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 36 | 29 | 46 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 51 | 35 | 36 | 58 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 476 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 3032 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 25 | 47 | -46.81% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 12 | 17 | -29.41% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 51 | -84.31% |
| Arson In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Property damage. | 37 | 28 | 32.14% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 55 | 72 | -23.61% |
| Theft In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Theft. | 241 | 235 | 2.55% |
| Deception In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 29 | -58.62% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 50 | 27 | 85.19% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bulleen, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Bulleen, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bulleen, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, 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 Bulleen, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Bulleen, VIC are Jewellery (1320), Cash/Document (1175), Personal Property (1104), Power Tools (630) and Tools (584).
What is the crime rate in Bulleen, VIC?
Bulleen, VIC has a crime rate of 476 reported criminal offences.
Is Bulleen, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bulleen, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,243 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bulleen, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bulleen, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 346 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bulleen, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 13% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bulleen, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 53 offenses against persons in Bulleen, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bulleen, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 334 property crime offenses in Bulleen, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bulleen, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Bulleen, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bulleen (2021)
Bulleen is a vibrant suburb with 11219 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1814, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.1%. While 56.1% 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 Bulleen, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bulleen , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Viewbank - 156 offences (0.02219 per 100,000 people)
- Templestowe Lower - 424 offences (0.03008 per 100,000 people)
- Balwyn North - 731 offences (0.03432 per 100,000 people)
- Rosanna - 357 offences (0.04143 per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe East - 177 offences (0.04705 per 100,000 people)
- Eaglemont - 213 offences (0.05379 per 100,000 people)
- Balwyn - 784 offences (0.05810 per 100,000 people)
- Doncaster - 2021 offences (0.08078 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg - 2113 offences (0.28709 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime numbers fluctuated, with property offences generally higher than violent crimes from 2016 to 2025.
- Theft consistently was the dominant property crime, peaking around 200+ cases annually and showing some decline after 2021 but remaining the highest category.
- Assault and related offences dominated violent crime, ranging mostly between 24 and 47 incidents annually, with a notable drop in 2019 before rising again.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2025 (50 incidents), nearly doubling from previous years, highlighting increased judicial system interactions.
- The data suggests persistent safety challenges mainly driven by property theft and assault, with fluctuations indicating periods of increased enforcement or reporting.
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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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