Crime Rates for Burnside Heights, VIC
⇌ Compare Burnside Heights with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Burnside Heights (3023) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 315 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,940 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Burnside Heights, VIC in 2021 was 6,377. In the last 10 years, Burnside Heights, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 167.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 47.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1594.3 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 Burnside Heights for 2025: B Property and deception offences (177), A Crimes against the person (70), E Justice procedures offences (48).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 225 | 494 | 302 | 338 | 340 | 453 | 372 | 235 | 424 | 334 | 315 |
| A Crimes against the person | 26 | 92 | 56 | 36 | 47 | 87 | 83 | 54 | 41 | 57 | 70 |
| B Property and deception offences | 151 | 300 | 188 | 178 | 169 | 215 | 189 | 112 | 208 | 210 | 177 |
| C Drug offences | 31 | 29 | 13 | 53 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 35 | 14 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 6 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 11 | 56 | 29 | 65 | 83 | 88 | 50 | 42 | 128 | 45 | 48 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 315 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 2097 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 38 | 28 | 35.71% |
| Robbery In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 0 | 700.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 21 | 21 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 36 | -33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 18 | 23 | -21.74% |
| Theft In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Theft. | 115 | 143 | -19.58% |
| Deception In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Deception. | 18 | 5 | 260.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 12 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 13 | -46.15% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 41 | 32 | 28.13% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Burnside Heights, 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 Burnside Heights, VIC
How common is car theft in the Burnside Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 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 Burnside Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Burnside Heights, VIC are Jewellery (440), Personal Property (356), Cash/Document (316), Car Accessories (294) and Electrical Appliances (278).
What is the crime rate in Burnside Heights, VIC?
Burnside Heights, VIC has a crime rate of 315 reported criminal offences.
Is Burnside Heights, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Burnside Heights, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,940 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Burnside Heights, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Burnside Heights, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 177 reported offences.
Has crime in the Burnside Heights, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 30% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Burnside Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 70 offenses against persons in Burnside Heights, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Burnside Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 159 property crime offenses in Burnside Heights, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Burnside Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Burnside Heights, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Burnside Heights (2021)
Burnside Heights is a quiet suburb with around 6377 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 68.6% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2246, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Burnside Heights, VIC
If you’re considering living near Burnside Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Taylors Hill - 912 offences (0.05915 per 100,000 people)
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- Sydenham - 1290 offences (0.12195 per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 3033 offences (0.16715 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, property crimes show a fluctuating but generally declining trend, with theft incidents being the most prevalent, ranging from around 65 to 159 cases annually.
- Theft consistently dominates property offenses, peaking near 159 cases in earlier years and settling between 110 and 143 cases in recent years.
- Assault and related offenses represent the dominant violent crime, showing variable counts mostly between 20 and 61, with some years experiencing spikes above 40.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, surging from single digits in early years to over 100 in certain recent years, indicating a significant rise in this offense type.
- Overall, while violent crimes remain moderate, the persistence of high theft rates and the surge in breaches of orders suggest ongoing challenges to community safety.
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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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