Crime Rates for Burnley, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Burnley (3121) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 172 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,662 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Burnley, VIC in 2021 was 794. In the last 10 years, Burnley, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 52.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 11 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 397 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 Burnley for 2025: B Property and deception offences (109), E Justice procedures offences (26), A Crimes against the person (20).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 145 | 129 | 149 | 142 | 168 | 172 | 127 | 189 | 155 | 172 |
| A Crimes against the person | 12 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 20 |
| B Property and deception offences | 113 | 102 | 91 | 88 | 76 | 78 | 93 | 76 | 93 | 99 | 109 |
| C Drug offences | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 51 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 9 |
| D Public order and security offences | 14 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 46 | 16 | 26 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 172 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 1018 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 10 | 15 | -33.33% |
| Robbery In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Property damage. | 31 | 25 | 24.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Theft. | 61 | 60 | 1.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Deception. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 7 | 12 | -41.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 14 | 14.29% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 10 | 2 | 400.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Burnley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime numbers each year.
- Crime against the person shows fluctuation but generally lower counts than property crimes.
- Drug offences peaked in 2020, then declined sharply through 2023-2025.
- Justice procedures offences show an increasing trend from 2017 onwards.
- Public order offences remain relatively steady with minor fluctuations.
2. Most common and serious crime types (with peak recent year numbers):
- Theft (B40): highest among all, e.g. 63 in 2023, 61 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20): consistently high, peaking at 42 in 2018, still 31 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20): notable numbers, with a peak of 15 in 2024.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): moderate, max 11 in 2022 and 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30): peaked at 45 in 2020, dropped to 7 by 2025.
- Justice procedures (E10): increased to 19 in 2023 and 2022, 16 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20): sharp spike to 27 in 2023, otherwise under 11.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault dropped from 15 in 2024 to 6 in 2023, then back up to 10 in 2025.
- Robbery rose sharply from 1 in 2024 to 5 in 2025 after years of near zero.
- Theft doubled from 33 in 2022 to 63 in 2023, maintaining high levels thereafter.
- Drug use and possession surged in 2020 (45) then plummeted to 7 by 2025.
- Breaches of orders surged to 27 in 2023 from a low of 2 in 2024.
- Other crimes against the person drastically decreased from 17 in 2018 to 0 in 2025.
- Public nuisance offences fell from 9 in 2019 to 0 in 2024 but rebounded to 4 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property-related crimes (theft, property damage) are the dominant safety concern, showing persistent high volume with occasional peaks.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) occur less frequently but showed spikes recently, indicating potential rising risk.
- Drug offences, especially possession, saw a dramatic spike in 2020, suggesting a temporary surge in drug activity, now subsided.
- Justice procedure offences and breaches of orders have increased, possibly reflecting higher enforcement or compliance issues.
- Public order offences remain relatively stable
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Burnley (2021)
Burnley is a quiet suburb with around 794 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2423, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.3%. A majority of residents (74.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Burnley, VIC
If you’re considering living near Burnley , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Armadale - 860 offences (0.09180 per 100,000 people)
- Kooyong - 92 offences (0.10926 per 100,000 people)
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- Abbotsford - 1515 offences (0.16670 per 100,000 people)
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- Cremorne - 538 offences (0.24930 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 3374 offences (0.27649 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Burnley, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Burnley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 11 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 Burnley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Burnley, VIC are Personal Property (212), Power Tools (198), Car Accessories (186), Cash/Document (180) and Electrical Appliances (120).
What is the crime rate in Burnley, VIC?
Burnley, VIC has a crime rate of 172 reported criminal offences.
Is Burnley, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Burnley, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 21,662 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Burnley, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Burnley, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 109 reported offences.
Has crime in the Burnley, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Burnley, VIC have increased by 2% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Burnley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 20 offenses against persons in Burnley, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Burnley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 103 property crime offenses in Burnley, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Burnley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Burnley, VIC recorded 9 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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