Crime Rates for Bundoora, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Bundoora (3083) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2927 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,428 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bundoora, VIC in 2021 was 28,068. In the last 10 years, Bundoora, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 138.3 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 501.2 residents. 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 Bundoora for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2107), A Crimes against the person (331), E Justice procedures offences (263).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2862 | 2546 | 2548 | 2651 | 2390 | 2163 | 2188 | 1928 | 2192 | 2383 | 2927 |
| A Crimes against the person | 363 | 278 | 307 | 328 | 300 | 300 | 324 | 282 | 356 | 309 | 331 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2226 | 1906 | 1889 | 1898 | 1692 | 1406 | 1181 | 1082 | 1249 | 1557 | 2107 |
| C Drug offences | 129 | 110 | 96 | 126 | 91 | 157 | 212 | 158 | 152 | 162 | 141 |
| D Public order and security offences | 60 | 89 | 95 | 91 | 86 | 90 | 139 | 112 | 131 | 86 | 78 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 84 | 158 | 159 | 204 | 213 | 203 | 233 | 274 | 300 | 266 | 263 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 99 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 2927 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 18193 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 191 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 191 | 178 | 7.30% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 56 | 45 | 24.44% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 25 | 23 | 8.70% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 47 | 45 | 4.44% |
| Arson In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 19 | -15.79% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 183 reported cases of Property damage. | 183 | 149 | 22.82% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 220 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 220 | 185 | 18.92% |
| Theft In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 1532 reported cases of Theft. | 1532 | 1064 | 43.98% |
| Deception In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Deception. | 156 | 140 | 11.43% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 39 | -64.10% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 21 | 17 | 23.53% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 106 | 106 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 42 | 56 | -25.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 18 | 11.11% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 55 | 52 | 5.77% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 208 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 208 | 214 | -2.80% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations across categories; some have increased while others decreased or stabilized.
- Notable general increase in assaults from 127 in 2017 to 191 in 2025.
- Property crime, especially theft and burglary, shows a downward trend since peaks around 2015-2017.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime with 1,532 incidents in 2025, though numbers declined from a peak of 1,341 in 2015.
- Burglary also significant, with 220 cases in 2025, down from 390 in 2015.
- Assault (A20) is the most serious violent crime, rising to 191 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are high and rising, reaching 208 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- "Other crimes against the person" spiked sharply in 2023 to 100 from 41 in 2022.
- Arson dropped dramatically from 36 in 2016 to 4-5 incidents between 2022-2023, then rose again to 16 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking peaked in 2024 at 39 cases, then dropped significantly to 14 in 2025.
- Robbery dropped from 20 in 2018/2017 to 6 in 2016, then fluctuated around 10-20 in following years.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Violent crimes like assault have generally increased, indicating potential rise in personal safety risks.
- Property and deception offences (theft, burglary, property damage) show a long-term decreasing trend, suggesting improved property security.
- Drug use and possession remain consistently high, peaking at 166 in 2021, then slightly declining but still over 100 cases annually.
- Public order offences (weapons offences) increased notably from 33 in 2015 to 42 in 2025, indicating growing concerns regarding weapon-related incidents.
- Breaches of orders are consistently high, potentially reflecting challenges in legal compliance or community safety enforcement.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Bundoora (2021)
Bundoora is a vibrant suburb with 28068 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1668, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.7%. While 57.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Bundoora, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 184 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Bundoora, VIC are Personal Property (4939), Cash/Document (4547), Jewellery (3686), Car Accessories (3062) and Electrical Appliances (2571).
What is the crime rate in Bundoora, VIC?
Bundoora, VIC has a crime rate of 2927 reported criminal offences.
Is Bundoora, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Bundoora, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,428 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bundoora, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bundoora, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2107 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bundoora, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bundoora, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 331 offenses against persons in Bundoora, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1951 property crime offenses in Bundoora, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Bundoora, VIC recorded 141 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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