Crime Rates for Cairnlea, VIC
⇌ Compare Cairnlea with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Cairnlea (3023) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 917 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,135 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cairnlea, VIC in 2021 was 10,038. In the last 10 years, Cairnlea, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 133.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 23.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 557.7 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 Cairnlea for 2025: B Property and deception offences (550), E Justice procedures offences (162), A Crimes against the person (130).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 522 | 1074 | 862 | 1147 | 919 | 1042 | 1089 | 1019 | 1194 | 899 | 917 |
| A Crimes against the person | 60 | 118 | 137 | 185 | 130 | 130 | 131 | 128 | 138 | 157 | 130 |
| B Property and deception offences | 383 | 683 | 473 | 562 | 536 | 518 | 540 | 607 | 689 | 504 | 550 |
| C Drug offences | 40 | 105 | 57 | 67 | 37 | 116 | 105 | 95 | 97 | 56 | 41 |
| D Public order and security offences | 25 | 93 | 68 | 39 | 69 | 105 | 93 | 44 | 65 | 35 | 29 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 14 | 75 | 127 | 294 | 147 | 91 | 198 | 143 | 195 | 146 | 162 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 917 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 6045 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 69 | 80 | -13.75% |
| Robbery In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 18 | 43 | -58.14% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 13 | 3 | 333.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Arson In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Property damage. | 83 | 78 | 6.41% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 88 | 44 | 100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 346 reported cases of Theft. | 346 | 342 | 1.17% |
| Deception In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception. | 33 | 36 | -8.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 14 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 34 | 35 | -2.86% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 19 | 27 | -29.63% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 19 | 17 | 11.76% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 143 | 129 | 10.85% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Cairnlea, 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.
How safe do you feel in Cairnlea, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Cairnlea, VIC
How common is car theft in the Cairnlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 40 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 Cairnlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Cairnlea, VIC are Jewellery (1066), Personal Property (976), Cash/Document (863), Car Accessories (815) and Electrical Appliances (438).
What is the crime rate in Cairnlea, VIC?
Cairnlea, VIC has a crime rate of 917 reported criminal offences.
Is Cairnlea, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Cairnlea, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,135 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Cairnlea, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Cairnlea, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 550 reported offences.
Has crime in the Cairnlea, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cairnlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 130 offenses against persons in Cairnlea, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Cairnlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 517 property crime offenses in Cairnlea, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cairnlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Cairnlea, VIC recorded 41 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Cairnlea (2021)
Cairnlea is a vibrant suburb with 10038 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2062, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Cairnlea, VIC
If you’re considering living near Cairnlea , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Delahey - 684 offences (0.08468 per 100,000 people)
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- Burnside - 528 offences (0.09103 per 100,000 people)
- Kings Park - 884 offences (0.10777 per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 3033 offences (0.16715 per 100,000 people)
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- Ardeer - 719 offences (0.22681 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 1057 offences (0.24389 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated but generally remained between 60 and 84 incidents annually, with a slight decrease in recent years.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, ranging from about 228 to 460 incidents yearly, peaking around early 2020s.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, far exceeding robbery, which remains below 15 incidents per year.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences around 2022-2023, rising from approximately 23-41 to over 100 cases before dropping again.
- Despite fluctuations, the overall safety profile shows persistent challenges in theft and assault, indicating ongoing concerns for public security.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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