Crime Rates for Bushfield, VIC
⇌ Compare Bushfield with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bushfield (3281) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 19 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,188 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bushfield, VIC in 2021 was 596. In the last 10 years, Bushfield, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 298 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 596 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 Bushfield for 2026: C Drug offences (8), A Crimes against the person (4), D Public order and security offences (4).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 19 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 19 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 42 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Deception. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 7 | 0 | 700.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Bushfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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.
How safe do you feel in Bushfield, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Bushfield, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bushfield, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Bushfield, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bushfield, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Bushfield, VIC are Sporting Goods (26), Car Accessories (6), Cash/Document (4), Power Tools (2) and Garden Items (2).
What is the crime rate in Bushfield, VIC?
Bushfield, VIC has a crime rate of 19 reported criminal offences.
Is Bushfield, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bushfield, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,188 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bushfield, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bushfield, VIC was C Drug offences with 8 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bushfield, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bushfield, VIC have increased by 375% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bushfield, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 4 offenses against persons in Bushfield, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bushfield, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 0 property crime offenses in Bushfield, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bushfield, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Bushfield, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bushfield (2021)
Bushfield is a quiet suburb with around 596 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2125, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 93.1% of people born in Australia.
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crime levels have fluctuated moderately with some years showing near-zero counts and others small spikes, particularly in recent years for drug use and weapons offences.
- Theft consistently remains the dominant property crime, followed by varying counts in burglary and deception offences.
- Assault and related offences are the most frequent violent crimes, with low but persistent occurrences and occasional minor increases.
- A major spike is evident in drug use offences in 2026 (7 incidents), and a rise in weapons offences also occurred in 2025-2026.
- Despite some fluctuations, overall crime volumes suggest a relatively low crime environment with specific emerging concerns in drug and weapons violations impacting safety considerations.
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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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