Crime Rates for Burnside, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Burnside (3023) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 251 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,328 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Burnside, VIC in 2021 was 5,800. In the last 10 years, Burnside, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 241.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 41.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1160 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 Burnside for 2025: B Property and deception offences (167), A Crimes against the person (32), C Drug offences (20).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 270 | 284 | 272 | 171 | 169 | 281 | 219 | 212 | 201 | 269 | 251 |
| A Crimes against the person | 38 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 18 | 37 | 42 | 24 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| B Property and deception offences | 203 | 197 | 148 | 94 | 117 | 164 | 121 | 104 | 100 | 188 | 167 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 20 |
| D Public order and security offences | 6 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 13 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 16 | 24 | 46 | 42 | 22 | 36 | 22 | 73 | 40 | 13 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 251 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1603 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 22 | 21 | 4.76% |
| Robbery In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Property damage. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 21 | 32 | -34.38% |
| Theft In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of Theft. | 119 | 135 | -11.85% |
| Deception In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Deception. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| Bribery In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 16 | -50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 16 | 6 | 166.67% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Burnside, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations with no consistent upward or downward trend over the 10 years.
- Some crime types (e.g., Burglary, Theft) show high variability year-to-year.
- "Breaches of orders" peaked significantly in 2022 with 73 incidents, much higher than other years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime, peaking at 135 cases in 2024 and lowest at 56 in 2021.
- Burglary/Break and enter has high counts, especially in 2016 (52) and 2017 (43).
- Assault and related offences are the most frequent violent crimes, ranging from 10 (2019) to 22 (2020, 2025).
- "Breaches of orders" represent a significant issue, with a maximum of 73 in 2022.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked at 16 in 2024.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Burglary dropped sharply from 52 in 2016 to 8 in 2023, then rose again to 32 in 2024 and 21 in 2025.
- Theft dropped notably from 135 in 2024 to 72 in 2023 but increased again in 2025 (119).
- Breaches of orders spiked massively in 2022 (73) compared to 37 in 2023 and lower numbers in adjacent years.
- Assault cases increased from 13 in 2022 to 22 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession decreased from 27 in 2017 to 3 in 2023 but rose again to 16 in 2025.
- Weapons offences peaked in 2024 (16) but dropped to 8 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property-related crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) dominate overall crime numbers and show large fluctuations.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) occur at much lower levels but show some increase in recent years.
- Breaches of orders (justice procedures offences) are persistently high, indicating ongoing issues with compliance to legal orders.
- Drug offences fluctuate but generally remain low compared to property and assault offences.
- Dangerous acts endangering people and stalking/harassment occurrences remain relatively low but stable.
- The decline in burglary from 2016 to 2023 suggests temporary improvement in property security, but recent increases may indicate renewed risk.
- The spike in breaches of orders in 2022 could indicate heightened public order or legal compliance challenges during that year.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Burnside (2021)
Burnside is a quiet suburb with around 5800 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.6% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1871, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.2% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Burnside, VIC
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Common FAQ about Burnside, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Burnside, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 14 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Burnside, VIC are Cash/Document (372), Personal Property (336), Electrical Appliances (290), Timber/Build Mat (280) and Car Accessories (254).
What is the crime rate in Burnside, VIC?
Burnside, VIC has a crime rate of 251 reported criminal offences.
Is Burnside, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Burnside, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,328 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Burnside, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Burnside, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 167 reported offences.
Has crime in the Burnside, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 11% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Burnside, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 32 offenses against persons in Burnside, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Burnside, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 157 property crime offenses in Burnside, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Burnside, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Burnside, VIC recorded 20 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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