Crime Rates for Bundoora, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Bundoora (3083) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2932 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,446 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 an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 146.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 445.5 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 Bundoora for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2106), A Crimes against the person (314), E Justice procedures offences (283).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 2665 | 2423 | 2660 | 2333 | 2122 | 2121 | 1995 | 2205 | 2510 | 2932 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 281 | 312 | 330 | 307 | 304 | 318 | 345 | 282 | 327 | 314 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1997 | 1784 | 1875 | 1643 | 1260 | 1173 | 1108 | 1308 | 1716 | 2106 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 108 | 101 | 115 | 96 | 171 | 212 | 152 | 173 | 137 | 134 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 106 | 83 | 99 | 74 | 95 | 152 | 122 | 112 | 81 | 89 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 168 | 140 | 237 | 206 | 197 | 243 | 259 | 326 | 246 | 283 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 95 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 2932 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 15970 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 180 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 180 | 192 | -6.25% |
| 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 63 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 63 | 40 | 57.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 31 | 16 | 93.75% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 28 | 61 | -54.10% |
| Arson In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 19 | -21.05% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 166 reported cases of Property damage. | 166 | 155 | 7.10% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 218 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 218 | 198 | 10.10% |
| Theft In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 1543 reported cases of Theft. | 1543 | 1194 | 29.23% |
| Deception In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 164 reported cases of Deception. | 164 | 150 | 9.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 13 | -7.69% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 20 | 16 | 25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 102 | 108 | -5.56% |
| 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 52 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 52 | 47 | 10.64% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 21 | 16 | 31.25% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 18 | -16.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 65 | 40 | 62.50% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bundoora, VIC recorded 218 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 218 | 206 | 5.83% |
| 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 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 Bundoora, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 188 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Bundoora, VIC are Personal Property (4783), Cash/Document (4478), Jewellery (3424), Car Accessories (3136) and Electrical Appliances (2439).
What is the crime rate in Bundoora, VIC?
Bundoora, VIC has a crime rate of 2932 reported criminal offences.
Is Bundoora, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Bundoora, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,446 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 2106 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bundoora, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bundoora, VIC have increased by 38% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bundoora, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 314 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 Sep, there were 1942 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 Sep, Bundoora, VIC recorded 134 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bundoora (2021)
Bundoora is a vibrant suburb with 28068 people. 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 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 Bundoora, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bundoora , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Yallambie - 105 offences (0.02523 per 100,000 people)
- Macleod - 370 offences (0.03740 per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia North - 150 offences (0.03948 per 100,000 people)
- Rosanna - 357 offences (0.04143 per 100,000 people)
- Mill Park - 1841 offences (0.06412 per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia - 528 offences (0.09865 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsbury - 375 offences (0.10838 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg Heights - 962 offences (0.14235 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg West - 1305 offences (0.24848 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crimes show fluctuating trends with a general decline in burglary and theft from peaks around 2016-2018 to lower levels by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, ranging from over 1200 incidents in earlier years to a recent drop near 870-1540 incidents.
- Assault and related offences are the dominant violent crimes, increasing from about 120-180 incidents annually in recent years.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders between 2017 and 2023, rising from around 100 to nearly 280 incidents, indicating enforcement challenges.
- Despite some fluctuations, overall safety concerns remain significant given the persistent levels of violent assaults and high volumes of property theft.
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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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