Crime Rates for Caroline Springs, VIC
⇌ Compare Caroline Springs with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Caroline Springs (3023) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2628 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,732 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Caroline Springs, VIC in 2021 was 24,488. In the last 10 years, Caroline Springs, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 91 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 21.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 212.9 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 Caroline Springs for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1452), A Crimes against the person (489), E Justice procedures offences (402).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1129 | 2649 | 2394 | 2088 | 2615 | 3085 | 2352 | 2423 | 2725 | 2807 | 2628 |
| A Crimes against the person | 179 | 448 | 474 | 438 | 559 | 580 | 475 | 488 | 525 | 488 | 489 |
| B Property and deception offences | 690 | 1477 | 1291 | 962 | 1171 | 1344 | 1247 | 1097 | 1288 | 1699 | 1452 |
| C Drug offences | 57 | 166 | 116 | 86 | 149 | 155 | 103 | 146 | 146 | 152 | 120 |
| D Public order and security offences | 77 | 161 | 158 | 87 | 202 | 115 | 153 | 140 | 126 | 107 | 157 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 123 | 397 | 353 | 507 | 524 | 665 | 336 | 541 | 637 | 348 | 402 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 226 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 8 |
In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 2628 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 13718 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 245 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 245 | 243 | 0.82% |
| Robbery In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Robbery. | 24 | 32 | -25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 115 | 102 | 12.75% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 34 | 36 | -5.56% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 71 | 75 | -5.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Property damage. | 155 | 176 | -11.93% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 132 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 132 | 156 | -15.38% |
| Theft In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 992 reported cases of Theft. | 992 | 1016 | -2.36% |
| Deception In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Deception. | 163 | 345 | -52.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 26 | -69.23% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 17 | 9 | 88.89% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 95 | 117 | -18.80% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 72 | 52 | 38.46% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 62 | 34 | 82.35% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 17 | 21 | -19.05% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public security offences. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 77 | 80 | -3.75% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 325 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 325 | 268 | 21.27% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
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 Caroline Springs, VIC
How common is car theft in the Caroline Springs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 64 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 Caroline Springs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Caroline Springs, VIC are Personal Property (2012), Jewellery (1788), Cash/Document (1628), Car Accessories (1235) and Power Tools (1086).
What is the crime rate in Caroline Springs, VIC?
Caroline Springs, VIC has a crime rate of 2628 reported criminal offences.
Is Caroline Springs, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Caroline Springs, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,732 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Caroline Springs, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Caroline Springs, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1452 reported offences.
Has crime in the Caroline Springs, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 15% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Caroline Springs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 489 offenses against persons in Caroline Springs, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Caroline Springs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1289 property crime offenses in Caroline Springs, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Caroline Springs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Caroline Springs, VIC recorded 120 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Caroline Springs (2021)
Caroline Springs is a vibrant suburb with 24488 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 59.8% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2134, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. While 55.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Caroline Springs, VIC
If you’re considering living near Caroline Springs , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Hillside (Melton) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Burnside Heights - 315 offences (0.04940 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Hill - 912 offences (0.05915 per 100,000 people)
- Delahey - 684 offences (0.08468 per 100,000 people)
- Albanvale - 487 offences (0.08633 per 100,000 people)
- Burnside - 528 offences (0.09103 per 100,000 people)
- Kings Park - 884 offences (0.10777 per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 1668 offences (0.72680 per 100,000 people)
- Deanside - 690 offences (1.05505 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences show a general increase with fluctuations, peaking around 2019 before stabilizing in recent years.
- Theft is consistently the dominant property crime, rising significantly from 380 incidents in 2015 to nearly 1000 in 2024-2025, indicating increasing property crime rates.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime category, maintaining high levels especially after 2016, with numbers generally above 200 annually.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders around 2020-2023, reaching over 600 incidents, which then declined but remained elevated compared to earlier years.
- Overall, the data suggests increasing challenges in public safety driven by rising theft and sustained assault rates, alongside notable spikes in breaches of orders affecting community 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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