Crime Rates for Canadian, VIC
⇌ Compare Canadian with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Canadian (3350) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 224 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,466 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Canadian, VIC in 2021 was 4,098. In the last 10 years, Canadian, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 170.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 35.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1024.5 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 Canadian for 2026: B Property and deception offences (158), A Crimes against the person (35), E Justice procedures offences (15).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 308 | 222 | 203 | 170 | 194 | 232 | 241 | 228 | 175 | 207 | 224 |
| A Crimes against the person | 36 | 39 | 32 | 43 | 25 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 47 | 35 | 35 |
| B Property and deception offences | 192 | 128 | 129 | 98 | 138 | 138 | 141 | 139 | 98 | 107 | 158 |
| C Drug offences | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 4 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 40 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 43 | 15 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 224 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1466 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 24 | 16 | 50.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 11 | -72.73% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Property damage In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Property damage. | 31 | 24 | 29.17% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 18 | 13 | 38.46% |
| Theft In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Theft. | 96 | 61 | 57.38% |
| Deception In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Deception. | 6 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 8 | 13 | -38.46% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 15 | -93.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 14 | 28 | -50.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Canadian, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Canadian, 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Canadian, VIC
How common is car theft in the Canadian, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 16 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 Canadian, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Canadian, VIC are Car Accessories (282), Cash/Document (272), Power Tools (272), Personal Property (266) and Tools (240).
What is the crime rate in Canadian, VIC?
Canadian, VIC has a crime rate of 224 reported criminal offences.
Is Canadian, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Canadian, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,466 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Canadian, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Canadian, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 158 reported offences.
Has crime in the Canadian, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 3% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Canadian, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 35 offenses against persons in Canadian, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Canadian, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 152 property crime offenses in Canadian, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Canadian, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Canadian, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Canadian (2021)
Canadian is a quiet suburb with around 4098 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1438, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. A majority of people (81.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total recorded crimes show fluctuating but generally stable patterns without consistent long-term increases or decreases.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with counts ranging roughly from 46 to 98 annually, consistently exceeding other property offences.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime type, generally varying between 14 and 24 incidents per year.
- A notable spike occurred in "Other crimes against the person" in 2019 and 2024 with sharp rises to 24 and 27 cases compared to single digits in adjacent years.
- The data indicates ongoing safety concerns primarily driven by theft and assault, while other offences remain comparatively less frequent or stable.
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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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